Winchester Interconnect ยท 2 days ago
Production Manager
Garden Grove, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expWinchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams and fostering a dynamic, inclusive environment. The Production Manager oversees daily manufacturing operations, managing a team to ensure compliance with procedures and specifications while continuously improving product quality and operational efficiency.
3D PrintingCustomer ServiceHardwarePersonal DevelopmentSoftware
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee production floor operations including assemblers, QC, testers, and leads in aerospace-grade connector and cable assembly manufacturing
Provide team leadership, feedback, discipline, and coaching while maintaining a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement
Track time and attendance for the production floor and manage schedules to meet aerospace delivery requirements
Develop and execute production plans to meet company and customer targets with AS9100D compliance
Coordinate with Estimator, Stock Room, Planning, Purchasing, Engineering, Document Control, Testers, Quality, and Production Leads
Ensure smooth workflow to maximize productivity while maintaining traceability and documentation for space-flight hardware
Monitor daily performance reporting and problem-solving for safety, productivity, quality, delivery, cost, growth, and daily blockers
Lead kaizen events and continuous improvement initiatives; support lean manufacturing and Six Sigma projects
Communicate project status with aerospace customers as primary manufacturing contact
Develop team members and build skilled, motivated, customer-focused team meeting aerospace standards
Maintain department capabilities and address gaps for continuous coverage of critical aerospace programs
Ensure ITAR compliance and maintain required security protocols
Conduct root cause analysis and corrective actions for aerospace quality issues
Work with procurement on material availability and supplier performance for critical components
Handle interviewing, hiring, mentoring, training, work direction, and performance appraisals
Qualification
Required
7-10 years aerospace/defense operations management experience required
Minimum 3 years leadership experience, preferably in aerospace manufacturing
Understanding of aerospace quality systems, J-STD, IPC-620, and IPC-620 Space
Knowledge of MIL-STD specifications and testing requirements
Proficiency with MS Office, MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle), and office management software
Experience creating and maintaining graphs, charts, and statistical process control documentation
Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills with attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills for aerospace customer interface
Strong interpersonal skills for high-profile aerospace customers
Team player capable of cross-functional collaboration in fast-paced environment
Ability to prioritize workload independently and meet critical delivery schedules
ITAR compliance training and adherence required
Security clearance eligibility if required by customer contracts
Willingness to travel up to 15% for customer visits and supplier audits
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field preferred
AS9100D Lead Auditor certification and Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt preferred
Company
Winchester Interconnect
Design, develop and deliver the interconnect solutions that fuel customer success.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2018-10-24Acquired
Leadership Team
Rhina Valdiviezo
Human Resources Business Partner
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