Production Operating Mgr

Overview

Keysight is on the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~15,000 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more about what we do. Our powerful, award-winning culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions. Diversity, equity & inclusion are integral parts of our culture and drivers of innovation at Keysight. We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Responsibilities

In this role you will manage the operations for the Optics Fabrication Shop that provides finished goods internally to Keysight. You will have oversight on all shop operations and workflow including incoming material, fabrication workflow such as shaping, polishing, coating, inspecting and metrology. You will be accountable for product quality, schedule attainment, development of personnel, utilization of all resources to optimize operational efficiency, and labor flexibility. You will also ensure quality and standardization while contributing to improvements in effectivity and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Anticipate resource requirements and re-allocate/request accordingly to meet department goals.
• Provides direct leadership and consistently administers policies and work rules to ensure conformity.
• Develops and coordinate production/maintenance schedules around production requirements.
• Promotes safety, health and environmental initiatives as well as 5S and Housekeeping within assigned area.
• Determines training needs and administers colleague training for assigned area.
• Demonstrates a pro-active and creative approach to problem solving and continuous improvement. Leads and/or facilitates improvement efforts/special projects related to safety, quality, cost, etc.
• Promotes and champions team initiatives, colleague ownership and empowerment.
• Develop competencies within the department that focus on technical skills, continuous improvement, teambuilding, and cross-training.
• Work with Human Resources on disciplinary issues and hiring decisions; participate in candidate interviews.
• Leading by example, encourage personal motivation in an effort to achieve world class quality and performance.

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Prefer a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Industrial Management, or Business Administration or equivalent experience
• Experience-Proven (5+ years) of line and staff management experience with increasing responsibility in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong business operation acumen
• Prior optical fabrication and coating experience preferred.
• Strong LEAN manufacturing SPC, and Continuous Improvement experience in Mfg environment.
• Computer Proficiency—knowledge of Oracle a plus.
• Familiar with ISO9001 and ISO14001

Pay Rate:

$117,200.00 - $195,330.00/Year

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