Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations

ABOUT LIBRA INDUSTRIES:

Libra Industries is a full-service Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider with decades of experience delivering high-reliability electronic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical assemblies for customers in aerospace, defense, medical, semiconductor, and industrial markets. With facilities in Texas, Ohio, and Mexico, we serve a diverse customer base that depends on us for precision, quality, and on-time delivery.

At Libra, we build more than products — we build long-term partnerships. Our team members work in a collaborative, technically challenging environment where attention to detail matters and individual contributions have a direct impact on customer success.

Position Summary

The Senior Manager of Manufacturing Operations is responsible for overseeing daily production activities to ensure that overall quality, efficiency, on-time delivery, and safety with emphasis on planning, coordinating, and directing the production of electronic, mechanical, electro-mechanical sub-assemblies, assemblies, and system-level products that meet established standards in regulated market segments. This role leads cross-functional teams, develops operational processes, and drives continuous improvement initiatives to meet organizational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Management

• Lead the development and implementation of activities in production area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.
• Direct and monitor day-to-day manufacturing operations in a Low-Medium Volume/High-Mix environment to meet production schedules and customer requirements.
• Allocate labor, equipment, and materials effectively to maintain optimal workflow.

Leadership & Team Development

• Manage, mentor, and develop supervisors and production teams.
• Conduct performance evaluations and support employee development plans.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement process improvement methodologies including Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality Management (TQM) and Continuous Improvement (Kaizen) and associated process improvement tools including Mapping Tools, Problem Solving Tools, Process Analysis Tools, and Implementation Tools.
• Reduce waste, improve cycle times, and increase productivity.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for manufacturing optimization.

Quality & Safety

• Ensure adherence to quality, regulatory, and safety standards.
• Ensure compliance with corporate quality standards, regulatory requirements, and ISO/industry guidelines.
• Partner with Quality and Safety teams to address deviations, corrective actions, and preventive measures.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing policies and conducting audits.

Resource & Cost Management

• Manage applicable budgets, monitor operating costs, and identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Oversee procurement and inventory control of production needs while minimizing excess.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance to ensure equipment uptime, performance, and utilization.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, and Logistics teams to align operations with business goals.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and process validations.
• Communicate production status and KPIs to senior leadership

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-time delivery (OTD)
• Production throughput & efficiency
• First-pass yield & quality metrics
• Cost per unit / operational cost reduction
• Downtime
• Customer Returns Rate
• Employee engagement and turnover rates
• Safety performance (TRIR, lost time incidents)