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Production Area Manager

Pro-Active Engineering
Prairie, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/8/2026
JOB REQUIREMENTS: As the Production Area Manager in a PCBA Manufacturing

Facility, you are responsible for leading and optimizing the production

line. Your role ensures that area operations meet quality standards,

production targets, and delivery timelines while maintaining a safe and

efficient work environment. Responsibilities include, but are not

limited to: Production Oversight: Manage daily line operations including

stencil printing, pick-and-place, reflow soldering, wave solder, X-Ray

and AOI/AXI inspection processes. Team Leadership: Supervise and develop

technicians and operators, ensuring proper training, performance

Management, And Adherence To Safety Protocols. Process Optimization

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time

reduction, yield enhancement, and defect minimization using Continuous

Improvement methods. Equipment Management: Oversee preventive

maintenance, calibration, and troubleshooting of various equipment

(e.g., Screen Printers, Placement Machines, Ovens). Quality Assurance

Collaborate with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve process

issues, implement corrective actions, and ensure IPC-A-610 compliance.

Material Coordination: Work closely with supply chain and inventory

teams to ensure timely availability of components, feeders, and

consumables for uninterrupted production. Metrics & Reporting: Monitor

and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as first-pass

yield, throughput, downtime, and line efficiency. Cross-Functional

Collaboration: Interface with NPI, Test, and Final Assembly teams to

support product launches and ensure smooth handoffs between production

stages. Competencies Results Driven Bias for Action/Initiative Customer

Focus Continuous Improvement Focus Performance Management Communication

and Listening Proficiency Organizational & Process control Skills

Technical Capacity Collaboration Team building & Engagement Attention to

Detail Required Education And Experience Proven Experience Overseeing

manufacturing operations, preferably in high-mix, High and Low-volume

environments. Leadership experience with a focus on mentorship, team

development and successful execution of strategic direction. Proficiency

in data analysis and manufacturing software (MES, ERP, SPC tools). ITAR

REQUIREMENTS- To Conform To U.S. Government Export Regulations,

applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful,

permanent resident, (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. \* 1157, or (iv) Asylee

under 8 U.S.C. \* 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required

Authorizations From The U.S. Department Of State. Preferred Education

and Experience Experience in a contract\... For full info follow

application link. Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity

employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for

employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual

orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any

other category protected by law. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

Apply Online: ipc.us/t/8BC14BAAA4E5428C

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