Job Title: Production Manager

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Director of Manufacturing Strategy Manufacturing & Director of Operations

FLSA Status:

Revision Date: November 2024

Location: Bordon, UK

Murata Power Solutions is an equal opportunities employer and does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, disability, gender, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religion,

or belief. Summary: Murata Power Solutions is a global leader in sustainable and efficient power conversion products. Focused on the transformative markets of Server, Storage, Networking (SSN) and E-Mobility, we design and manufacture an extensive portfolio of standard and custom power solutions. Known for quality and innovation, we seek a Production Manager to oversee and optimize our through-hole and Surface Mount (SMT) manufacturing operations, ensuring they align with our growth objectives and uphold our high standards of quality. Description: This role combines technical expertise in manufacturing processes with leadership responsibilities, driving process optimization, team development, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have experience in production management, process modernization, and team leadership in a fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment. Responsibilities: Operational Leadership: Oversee daily manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient production processes and on-time delivery of high-quality products.

• Manage and coordinate resources, including manpower, equipment, and materials, to meet production schedules.

• Lead the production team to achieve performance targets related to quality, cost, and delivery.

Factory Operational Efficiency: Develop and execute strategies to optimize factory operations, including streamlining workflows, reducing downtime, and enhancing resource utilization.

• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and areas for cost savings, implementing corrective measures as needed.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration of engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing functions.

• Drive improvements in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), focusing on maximizing uptime, speed, and output quality.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement by implementing lean manufacturing principles and fostering innovation.

Team Management: Supervise, mentor, and develop production staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

• Evaluate team performance, provide regular feedback, and implement training programs to enhance skill sets.

• Lead recruitment and onboarding efforts for new production team members.

Process Improvement & Modernization: Assess and improve through-hole electronics manufacturing processes, including wave soldering, conformal coating, and testing.

• Collaborate with engineering teams to implement process enhancements and upgrade equipment.

• Apply lean manufacturing principles to optimize efficiency and reduce waste.

Strategic Planning: Align production strategies with organizational goals, including cost reduction, quality improvement, and capacity expansion.

• Contribute to budgeting and planning for capital improvement projects. • Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) readiness and ensure seamless transitions

from product development to mass production.

Compliance & Safety: Ensure all production activities comply with industry regulations, quality standards, and company policies.

• Champion health and safety initiatives, maintaining a safe working environment. • Maintain and update detailed production documentation, including standard

operating procedures (SOPs)

Metrics & Reporting: Monitor key production metrics such as yield, cycle time, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

• Generate reports and present production performance data to senior management.

• Identify and implement corrective actions for underperformance or inefficiencies. Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field. • 7+ years of experience in a production or manufacturing leadership role, in

electronics manufacturing. • Proven track record in managing and optimizing through-hole manufacturing

processes, including wave soldering and conformal coating. • Experience with New Product Introduction (NPI) and scaling production for new

products. • Strong understanding of manufacturing technologies, equipment, and testing

processes for electronics. • Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma certification is a plus. • Exceptional leadership, organizational, and project management skills. • Strong communication abilities, including technical writing and presentation skills.

Compensation and Benefits: • Hours of Work: 38 hours per week, 8.30 am to 5.30 pm with half hour lunch

break from Monday through Thursday onsite and 8.30 am to 12.30 pm Friday working from home.

• Pension: Group Stakeholder Pension Scheme. Company’s contribution 5% of basic salary, employee contribution a minimum of 4% of basic salary

• Holiday Entitlement: 23 working days holiday • Discretionary staff bonus scheme • Discounted Corporate Gym membership. • Good attendance scheme • Group Life Assurance Scheme

Job Description

Job Element Detail

Job Title CNC Setter / Operator

Reports to / structure Production Manager

Department / Location Machine Shop / Whitstable

Scope

No budget responsibility No direct reports

Purpose of the role

Setting and operating CNC multi-tasking lathes to manufacture components from raw material (bar stock) for our internal assembly flow lines to the highest quality and on time.

Duties and responsibilities

• Setting and operating CNC lathes to produce small to medium size batches of work in a timely manner.

• Inspecting work to Engineering drawings using various measuring equipment and reporting any quality defects to the machine shop supervisor.

• Daily, weekly and monthly maintenance checks on machines, including maintaining good housekeeping standards, 5S requirements and reporting any issues promptly to supervision

• Optimising efficiencies through reduced set-up and cycle times, plus tool life monitoring

• De-burring, cleaning, final inspection, and completion of all traceability documentation

• Carry out such other duties that may be reasonably requested.

Person Specification

Essential Qualities

Qualifications

• GCSE, or equivalent, in English and Maths Grade C or above or relevant experience.

Technical Knowledge

• A knowledge of operating CNC machine tools.

• Experience of CNC lathes with a minimum of 4 axis.

• Experience of reading and editing Fanuc based programs.

• Competent in reading and understanding engineering drawings and be able to inspect their work using a range of measurement equipment to ensure the product is correct to drawing.

Skills and Competencies

• Hardworking with the ability to stay focused at all times.

• Very high attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks over long periods of time.

• Safety conscious.

• Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.

• Good communication skills.

• Willing to learn new skills.

• Ability to work to tight deadlines whilst maintaining quality. Applicants must possess the physical capability to engage in manual labour tasks, including lifting, bending, and standing for extended periods, as outlined in the job requirements.

Desirable Qualities

Experience

• Knowledge of operating twin spindle machines would be an advantage.

• The ability to work to AS9100 aerospace quality standard.

Health and Safety responsibilities

Take reasonable care for health, safety and the environment and others who may be affected by work activities, as well as co-operate on health and safety issues with Amphenol.

Ensure that all employees, contractors, and visitors comply with Amphenol Ltd’s Health & Safety Policy use Health and Safety equipment provided.

Business responsibilities

Required to follow the Work Instructions as identified in the Quality Systems Manual:

WI-HR-002 – New Starter Inductions

WI-HR-003 - Training

WI-HR-004 – Recruitment

WI-GDPR-001 – Subject Access Request

WI-GDPR-002 – Data Breach

This job description is provided to clarify the main components of the role and is supplemented with work instructions, specific processes and Company Policy.

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