Electronics - Operations Manager - Tewksbury, MA

Broad, cross-functional role reporting to VP of Operations.

A dynamic role with a competitive salary leading a team of 4. About Our Client

My client is a leading innovator in the power systems space, delivering advanced modular components and complete solutions to a wide range of industries. With a strong foundation in patented technologies, it supports critical applications in computing, industrial automation, telecommunications, transportation, and aerospace. Headquartered in Massachusetts, the organization serves global markets with a focus on performance, reliability, and cutting-edge engineering.

Job Description

Responsibilities:

Lead daily production meetings with the plating group and coordinate factory-wide downtime planning.

Serve as the liaison between planning and plating to align staffing and equipment capacity with short- and long-term business demands.

Oversee and support shift supervisors and logistics/operations staff, ensuring daily WIP movement and coverage gaps are addressed.

Develop and maintain operational metrics, including cycle time, throughput, cost, and machine utilization, with regular reporting.

Drive capacity planning, cycle time improvements, and inventory level optimization.

Communicate plating status, shutdowns, and maintenance to relevant departments.

Track and prioritize critical customer and engineering jobs, ensuring on-time delivery.

Create and use cost models to assess efficiency and recommend operational improvements.

Recommend and implement staffing plans based on forecasted volume and operational needs.

Provide hands-on support as needed, including during second shifts or weekends, especially for critical end-of-quarter operation MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

Ideal Candidate:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations, or Management.

8+ years of experience in high-tech manufacturing production environments.

Background in both new product introduction (NPI) and high-volume manufacturing.

Proficient in using ERP systems for production and operations management.

Strong track record of recruiting, training, and developing high-performing teams.

Skilled in implementing world-class manufacturing practices like SPC, Six Sigma, Lean, Kaizen, 5S, and 8D.

Proven ability to lead teams through change and drive continuous improvement.

Hands-on, self-motivated leader with strong operational metrics knowledge. What's on Offer

What's To Offer:

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

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Josephine Belcher

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