Manager, Manufacturing

At Benchmark, we are driven by our purpose: to innovate for a healthier, safer, and better-connected world to create a brighter future. When you join us, you become part of a team passionate about making a meaningful impact across various sectors, including commercial aerospace, defense, advanced computing, next-generation communications, complex industrials, medical, and semiconductor capital equipment. We prioritize career growth, fostering a culture that ensures you reach your full potential. At Benchmark, your work is purpose-driven, enabling you to create a positive impact on the world and make your career truly meaningful. You'll be part of a collaborative, diverse, and inclusive team that values your ideas and contributions. Summary: Manages various specialized electrical, mechanical, and manual tasks associated with electronic product manufacturing. Coordinates and manages human and material resources to achieve delivery of quality products on schedule and within/below budget. Ensures assigned team members receive the training they need to perform their functions efficiently and cost effectively Responsibilities: * Plans, directs and coordinates Production to achieve goals for resource utilization, quality, delivery and cost of products * Identifies and fulfils all personnel staffing requirements to meet objectives for production volume, introduction of new products and implementation of improvement programs * Develops and implements an annual operating plan for manufacturing, which is consistent with and supports the business plan * Develops and implements improvement programs consistent with the corporate and site objectives to improve quality, delivery, cycle time, cost and asset management * Develops, implements and maintains active programs in the areas of training and personnel development to improve job skills and performance, provide career opportunities both inside and outside manufacturing and build a cohesive and effective team * Works with Program Management and Planning to develop production schedules consistent with customer requirements and manufacturing capability *Identifies equipment and facility requirements to support the short and long term business plans * Actively participates in new product development programs to assure rapid transition into manufacturing * Evaluates worker performance, recommend salary changes, promotions, discipline, leave of absences and terminations * Ensures team members comply with company policies and procedures * All employees are responsible for the Quality of their work to ensure BEI meets, or exceeds Customer Satisfaction. Other information: * Excellent written and verbal communication skills * Effective interpersonal skills * Effective multitasking skills and the ability to take on additional responsibilities as required * Effective organization and prioritization skills * Demonstrate high attention to detail * Ability to work with diverse groups * Demonstrates discretion, confidentiality, independent judgment and professionalism. * Ability to work with minimal supervision and guidance, exercising discretion and independent judgment. * Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools. * Strong customer service and client focus * Working knowledge of productivity tools, including Microsoft Office products and WebEx conferencing software * Demonstrated leadership and people management skills including ability to effectively coach and mentor employees at all levels * Enthusiastic and motivational communicator with multi-cultural experience * Demonstrates effective customer interface skills * Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and influence individuals, internally and externally, across all levels, functions and geographies * Use of discretion with the ability to gain trust of business leaders and others to discuss and respond to sensitive and business critical issues * Effective negotiation and problem-solving skills * Effectiv analytical, planning and organizational skills * Collaborate and influence cross functional peer leaders in order to obtain support for process improvements * Solid financial understanding, risk analysis ability, relationship building and project management * 5+ years of electronics manufacturing experience; Contract manufacturing preferred * 3+ years of leadership role experience * Understanding of and ability to use continuous improvement tools * Ability to drive solutions to complex planning issues with limited supervision * Ability to support a 24/7 global business operation, as required * Solid financial understanding, risk analysis ability, relationship-building, and project management * Lead, or at least participate in, a continuous improvement activity with complete documentation including a follow up review with the team in a presentation format * Available for travel up to 25-40% of the time, as required Education: * 4 year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience as approved by executive management Geographical Location: Minnesota:Rochester Physical Location: Rochester, MN Shift: 1st Shift Work Schedule: M-F 0700-1500 Full Time Export Control: This job position may include access to controlled information or technology covered under applicable U.S. export control laws. As such, employment for this job position may be contingent on either verification that an applicant falls under the definition of a "U.S. Person" (which includes U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, and those granted U.S. asylum or refugee status)or on the Company timely obtaining any necessary export license required under federal laws. The Company evaluates such export license situations on a case-by-case basis and may decline to proceed with a job applicant in its sole discretion since export license applications can take many weeks to be processed. In our innovative environment, you'll work with cutting-edge technology, leading the way in engineering design and delivering world-class manufacturing services for products that make a real difference in the lives of others. At Benchmark, your career is more than just a job. It's an opportunity to be part of something bigger, where your work matters and helps shape a brighter future for everyone. Together, we will achieve extraordinary things. Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer. We are bringing together a diverse workforce with unique talents, life experiences, cultures, and perspectives to promote an innovative, collaborative, and creative place to work. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email us at careers@bench.com. Benchmark is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting employment discrimination. It is our policy to take all employment actions and make all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, citizenship status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, military status, status as a disabled or other protected veteran or any other protected status under applicable law. 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