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Aperia Technologies · 1 month ago

Senior Manager, Manufacturing

Hayward, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$150K/yr - $160K/yr

10+ years exp

Aperia Technologies is unlocking a new era of efficiency and sustainability for commercial vehicle fleets by developing innovative hardware and data analytics solutions. As a Senior Manager of Manufacturing, you will lead Aperia’s Manufacturing Operations, set production goals, manage production staff, and ensure high-quality delivery of automotive and telematics hardware products.

AutomotiveEnterprise SoftwareHardwareManufacturingMechanical Engineering

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Work closely with Operations Management & Leadership Team to develop, manage & improve Aperia’s Manufacturing Operations

Develop key performance indicators, measure the team’s performance against those specifications, and drive continuous improvement

Lead daily manufacturing operations to meet production targets and quality standards by overseeing shift supervisors and line leads on a daily basis ensuring output aligns with demand forecast

Drive continuous improvement initiatives such as lean manufacturing events or six sigma projects in collaboration with quality engineering, test engineers and finance ensuring reduced bottlenecks and high cost operations

Lead NPI Activities from pilot builds to full scale production by coordination DFM reviews early in development, set up pilot production lines, and ensure manufacturing readiness by the time products exit EVT phase

Continuously ensure adherence to quality management systems and compliance requirements by working closely with quality to implement and maintain ISO-compliant documentation, process controls, and audits

Regularly lead root cause analysis and corrective actions in response to quality deviations, especially during internal audits and customer feedback escalations

Build, develop and retain a high performing manufacturing team and foster a culture of accountability, cross-training, and recognition while ensuring proper staffing during hiring surges or ramp periods

Lead operational safety and enforce OSHA policies by ensuring all manufacturing staff are trained on safety protocols, running periodic safety audits with HR and taking immediate corrective action when risks are identified

Continuously ensure manufacturing capacity aligns with product roadmap and revenue goals by participating in SOP meetings, product lifecycle reviews, and strategic planning sessions with product, supply chain, quality and engineering

Qualification

Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaNPIDFMHigh-volume manufacturingISO 9001 standardsTechnical drawingsCADERP systemAutomation technologiesLeadership skillsCommunication skillsProblem solving skills