Job Information
Actalent Production Manager in Hawthorne, California
Job Title: Production ManagerJob Description
We are seeking a dedicated Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations, ensuring efficiency, quality, and compliance within a regulated environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of electronics manufacturing processes.
Responsibilities
Lead daily manufacturing operations across assembly, integration, and test.
Own operational KPIs including on-time delivery, throughput, labor efficiency, yield, and equipment uptime.
Drive production planning, labor planning, capacity management, and execution discipline.
Oversee PCBA and electro-mechanical assembly operations, including bench testing and environmental testing (thermal, vibration, burn-in).
Partner with Engineering to support NPI and transition products from design to manufacturing.
Ensure compliance with AS9100/ISO quality systems, ESD controls, and aerospace workmanship standards.
Lead corrective actions and root cause investigations for quality issues and non-conformances.
Collaborate with Supply Chain to resolve material constraints and maintain production flow.
Build and develop high-performing teams through training, cross-training, and leadership development.
Champion Lean manufacturing, 5S, line balancing, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Provide clear communication of production status, risks, and performance to leadership and program stakeholders.
Develop and execute production schedules and labor plans to meet operational demand and changing priorities.
Ensure production readiness by confirming material availability, tooling, work instructions, equipment readiness, and staffing coverage.
Establish and lead daily floor management cadence including start-of-shift alignment, floor walks, escalations, and end-of-shift reporting.
Identify and resolve constraints related to materials, process flow, equipment, staffing, and scheduling.
Utilize ERP/MRP systems for work order execution, labor planning, and material readiness tracking.
Essential Skills
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Industrial, Aerospace, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering OR equivalent experience with 5+ years of manufacturing leadership.
Minimum 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing operations or production leadership within a regulated quality system (AS9100, ISO9001, or similar).
Experience leading production teams in electronics manufacturing environments.
Strong understanding of PCBA assembly, electro-mechanical builds, and manufacturing processes.
Experience with bench testing operations and production-level test execution.
Familiarity with environmental testing (thermal, vibration, burn-in, or similar).
Proven ability to manage production schedules, labor planning, and execution against KPIs.
Experience using ERP/MRP systems for work order management and BOM structures.
Strong leadership, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
IPC-A-610 and/or J-STD-001 (Class 3 preferred).
Lean / Six Sigma experience.
Experience in aerospace, defense, space systems, optics/photonics, or mission-critical hardware manufacturing.
DFMEA/PFMEA and structured root cause experience (8D, 5-Why, Ishikawa).
Work Environment
The role involves working within a fast-paced, high-pressure environment focused on electronics manufacturing. The candidate will utilize various technologies, including ERP/MRP systems, and must adhere to industry standards for quality and safety. The position requires effective communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure production goals are met.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Hawthorne, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $100000.00 - $120000.00/yr.
See benefits page at mynaric.com
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Hawthorne,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Mar 20, 2026.
About Actalent
Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com (%20actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com) for other accommodation options.