Manufacturing Manager at Shinkei

El Segundo, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manufacturing Management, Production Planning, Team Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Inventory Management, Root Cause Analysis, Design for Manufacturability, SOP Development, ERP/MRP Systems, Hardware Assembly, Quality Control, Operational Efficiency, Robotics, Electromechanical Systems, Lean Manufacturing

Industry

Fisheries

Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES End-to-End Manufacturing Ownership * Own daily manufacturing performance and across throughput, build quality, and on-time delivery * Ensure alignment between production schedules, labor capacity, materials, and equipment readiness * Serve as the single point of accountability for manufacturing output Team Leadership & Development * Lead and develop: * Engineering Technicians (assembly, testing, troubleshooting) * Production Coordinator (production planning and scheduling) * Procurement Specialist (materials sourcing and inventory management) * Establish clear accountability, roles, and performance expectations * Build a high-ownership, execution-focused culture Production Planning & Execution * Partner with the Production Coordinator to create and execute realistic production schedules * Translate demand forecasts into actionable build plans * Identify and resolve constraints across labor, materials, and tooling Technical Operations & Build Reliability * Oversee system assembly, testing, and validation processes * Ensure consistent build quality and repeatability across units * Drive root cause analysis and resolution of production or field issues * Partner with engineering to implement design for manufacturability (DFM) improvements Procurement & Inventory Management * Oversee procurement to ensure timely availability of components and materials * Optimize inventory levels and reduce excess or shortages * Build scalable systems for purchasing, vendor management, and forecasting Process Development & Scale * Design and implement SOPs for assembly, testing, and production workflows * Improve manufacturing efficiency, cycle time, and cost per unit * Build systems that scale with increasing production volume Qualifications * 6+ years of experience in manufacturing, hardware production, or operations leadership * Experience managing cross-functional teams across production, technical operations, and/or supply chain * Strong understanding of production planning, inventory, and procurement workflows * Experience in hardware assembly, robotics, or electromechanical systems preferred * Proven ability to improve throughput, quality, and operational efficiency * Hands-on leader comfortable working on the production floor * Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production tracking tools Nice to Have * Startup or high-growth manufacturing experience * Background in robotics, automation, or complex hardware systems * Experience with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or DFM principles What Success Looks Like (First 6 Months) * Production is predictable and consistently meets schedule commitments * Clear ownership across technicians, planning, and procurement * Improved build quality and reduced rework or defects * Stabilized supply chain with minimal part shortages * SOPs and production systems in place to support scaling volume

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end manufacturing performance, including throughput, build quality, and on-time delivery. Lead cross-functional teams across engineering, production planning, and procurement to scale production volume.