Production Manager

**Company Overview**:
At Motorola Solutions, we're guided by a shared purpose - helping people be their best in the moments that matter - and we live up to our purpose every day by solving for safer. Because people can only be their best when they not only feel safe, but are safe. We're solving for safer by building the best possible technologies across every part of our safety and security ecosystem. That's mission -critical communications devices and networks, AI-powered video security & access control and the ability to unite voice, video and data in a single command center view. We're solving for safer by connecting public safety agencies and enterprises, enabling the collaboration that's critical to connect those in need with those who can help. The work we do here matters.

**Department Overview**: As one of only a handful of companies that design and manufacture High Frequency (HF) and Very High Frequency (VHF) radio communications systems for military and commercial organisation globally, Barrett Communications (a Motorola Solutions company) are constantly innovating and solving the communications challenges our customers face in some of the most inhospitable locations around the world. From our extensive Bibra Lake facility, in the Cockburn Commercial Park, the Production Manager will oversee the Supply Chain Team, manufacturing, testing, and repairing Barrett products to export to our customers around the world.
**The Production Manager is responsible for the smooth running of all production lines and maintaining quality of output. Take charge of the Purchasing/Stores/Test and Inspection areas. To maintain work flow and meet KPI targets set by management. Manage sub contract suppliers to ensure a quality product is delivered in a committed time frame. Drive transformational changes in manufacturing through adoption and employment of cutting-edge automation technologies.
- Plan, direct, and coordinate activities of the production department
- Organize production workflow and schedule to meet delivery commitments
- Ensure manufacturing process and product manufactured in the factory is in compliance with quality, regulations, and guidelines requirements as stated in the company policy and product specifications
- Provide regular update of the production status, delivery and issues affecting delivery plan
- Collaborating with various functions within the organization to deliver excellent service at all time to all customers
- Responsible for the inventory, inventory cycle count, excess & obsolescence management
- Plan and execute purchasing of strategic/controlled items
- Create work orders for internal production and subcontractors
- Track and manage work orders in the ERP system to ensure proper inventory transaction at every stage of the process
- Analyze demand and provide forecast for material and inventory planning
- Establish a good working relationship with suppliers and subcontractors
- Responsible for production capacity planning and maintenance
- Support service & maintenance return and repair
- Responsible for maintaining product Bill of Materials in the ERP system
- Implement continuous improvement by utilizing lean manufacturing process
- Drive daily improvements to optimize cost, quality and delivery
- Maintain a safe and clean production area at all times.
- Maintain workplace safety per the local EHS regulations and company requirements
- Provide leadership to a team of employees on site
- Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations of employees

**Basic Requirements**:

- Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Manufacturing, Supply Chain or Logistics
- Min 8 years experience in electronics manufacturing environment
- Experience in managing high mix low volume production
- Proficient in communication and able to communicate clearly and concisely with the different level of audiences in the organization
- Customer focus - committed to providing exceptional customer service experiences.
- Knowledge in data analysis and data management

**Inclusion & diversity**:
**Travel Requirements**: Under 10%
***Relocation Provided**: None
***Position Type**: Experienced

**Referral Payment Plan**: Yes

**_ EEO Statement_**

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.