What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Manager position at Express Employment Professionals - Laguna Hills?
Express Employment Professionals, Laguna Hills is recruiting Manufacturing Manager for a fast-growing Electrical manufacturing company located in Aliso Viejo.
Service Line: Direct Hire, Fulltime
Pay: Up to $120k salary
Schedule: M-F 1st Shift
Responsibility:
- Develop and maintain machine programs and process setups for production lines (e.g., SMT, assembly, test).
- Establish and monitor process controls to maintain consistent quality and achieve 100% FPY goals.
- Analyze production data to identify root causes of yield loss, downtime, or variation; implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Maintenance to ensure line readiness and adherence to manufacturing standards.
- Train and mentor operators and technicians in line setup, troubleshooting, and best manufacturing practices.
- Support production scheduling by flexing into line operation as needed to meet customer demand.
- Maintain documentation for work instructions, setup parameters, and process change approvals.
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives focusing on throughput, yield, and equipment utilization.
- Ensure compliance with safety, ESD, and quality standards in all manufacturing areas.
- Participate in new product introductions (NPI) to ensure manufacturability and process readiness.
Requirements:
One-year certificate from college or technical school; or 4–5 years of related experience/training
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, instructions, and manuals
Basic math proficiency with whole numbers, fractions, and decimal
Strong problem-solving and reasoning abilities
Basic computer knowledge
Ability to stand for long periods, use hands frequently, and lift up to 25 lbs
Exposure to chemicals and heat guns may occur
Experience with machinery such as: Ekra - Serio 4000 - Screen Solder Printer, Saturn - Solder Inspection, Hitachi E-G4 - Pick and Place, Heller Oven
Benefits of working with Express include medical benefits, training, and scholarship opportunities.
Apply with application to jobs.lagunahillsca.expresspros.com or email your resume to Lagunahillsca@expresspros.com or contact us at 949-556-3359
You should be proficient in:
- Process Development
- Blueprint Reading
- Basic Computer Skills
Machines & technologies you'll use:
- SMT Machine
Salary : $120,000