Production Manager – PCB Manufacturing / Electronics Manufacturing
Job Title: Production Manager
Industry: PCB Manufacturing / PCB Assembly (PCBA)
Job Summary
The Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and controlling all manufacturing activities to ensure efficient production of printed circuit boards (PCBs) and electronic assemblies. The role focuses on achieving production targets, maintaining product quality, optimizing resources, reducing costs, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage day-to-day production operations in PCB fabrication, SMT, THT, and assembly processes.
- Develop and implement production plans to meet delivery schedules and customer requirements.
- Monitor production efficiency, yield, quality, and equipment utilization.
- Lead and supervise production teams, supervisors, engineers, and operators.
- Coordinate with engineering, quality, maintenance, procurement, and supply chain departments.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce manufacturing costs.
- Ensure compliance with IPC standards, ISO requirements, EHS regulations, and company policies.
- Analyze production data, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions.
- Manage inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
- Oversee preventive maintenance schedules for production equipment.
- Support new product introduction (NPI) and process validation activities.
- Conduct root cause analysis for production and quality issues.
- Prepare and present production reports, KPIs, and operational performance metrics to senior management.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production output and on-time delivery.
- First Pass Yield (FPY).
- Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
- Scrap and rework reduction.
- Labor productivity.
- Manufacturing cost control.
- Customer quality performance.
- Safety compliance and incident reduction.
Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of PCB fabrication, SMT, DIP/THT assembly, soldering, testing, and inspection processes.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, 5S, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
- Leadership and team management skills.
- Production planning and capacity management.
- Problem-solving and root cause analysis.
- Quality management systems and IPC standards knowledge.
- ERP/MRP systems experience.
- Strong communication and decision-making abilities.
Educational Qualification
- Bachelor's Degree in Electronics Engineering, B.Tech/M.Tech/Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field.
- MBA/PGDM in Operations Management is an added advantage.
Experience Requirements
- Typically 8–15+ years of experience in PCB manufacturing, electronics manufacturing, semiconductor, automotive electronics, or related industries.
- At least 3–5 years in a leadership or production management role.
Similar Industries Where This Experience Is Relevant
- Semiconductor Manufacturing
- Consumer Electronics Manufacturing
- Automotive Electronics
- Industrial Automation Equipment
- Medical Electronics Manufacturing
- Electrical & Electronic Assembly Plants
- Telecommunications Equipment Manufacturing
- Aerospace & Defense Electronics Manufacturing
Pay: From ₹40,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
