Hiring: Production Manager Company: Celestica Location: Richardson, TX Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 13:01:50 Target Skills & Keywords : Assembly, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Six Sigma About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive experience in high-volume electronics or complex system manufacturing, with a minimum of 3 years in a direct management role. Required Skills: •Production & OTD Management: Direct all aspects of the daily production schedule, coordinating diverse resources (materials, personnel, equipment) to achieve on-time delivery (OTD) and volume targets within budget. •Process Expertise: Apply in-depth knowledge of the production process and the tools and equipment used to identify and eliminate bottlenecks, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow. •Specialized Integration: Oversee manufacturing lines dedicated to the integration of complex systems, specifically managing the assembly, testing, validation, and reparation of products at the manufacturing site. •Quality & Metrics: Coordinate a wide variety of resources to meet production quality and quantity metrics. Drive the attainment of key performance indicators (KPIs) for yield, cost reduction, and throughput. •Business Impact: Apply in-depth knowledge and understanding of the business unit and how decisions impact customer satisfaction, product quality, on-time delivery and the profitability of the unit to guide operational strategy. •Continuous Improvement: Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and develop robust, repeatable production processes. •Communication & Reporting: Effectively communicate with a wide variety of internal and external customers on production status, escalations, and resolution plans, and provide timely, accurate reports to senior management. •Safety & Compliance: Ensure adherence to all EHS policies and regulatory requirements. Qualifications: •7 to 10+ years of progressive experience in high-volume electronics or complex system manufacturing, with a minimum of 3 years in a direct management role. •Proven experience in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) or related high-tech hardware. Direct experience with liquid cooling and rack-level (L11+) integration is an asset. •Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Industrial, Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical) or a related technical field. •Demonstrated ability to effectively lead, manage, train and motivate a diverse group of employees to achieve high production levels in a highly dynamic environment. •In-depth knowledge of manufacturing control systems, process flow, and modern quality methodologies (e.g., FMEA, RCA). •Demonstrated capacity to use some or all of the following applications: Word, Lotus Notes, Excel, PowerPoint. Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!