The Percepto team is constantly pushing the boundaries
of what’s possible with hardware, software and AI.
Production Manager
About The Position
Percepto is the leading provider of autonomous inspection and monitoring solutions, harnessing robotics, including our very own market-leading industrial drone-in-a-box solution. Our team is made up of software and hardware engineers, industry experts and professionals who are all passionate about innovation and driven to push the boundaries of what’s possible with software, AI, and hardware. We are a fast-growing company with offices in Israel, and in the U.S., with Fortune 500 clients around the world. Our company growth is not stopping any time soon, and we are looking for great talent like you to join our team!
We are seeking a skilled and proactive Production Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations with a focus on efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction. The Production Manager will play a key role in managing internal production processes as well as coordinating with subcontractors. The ideal candidate will be adept at planning and executing production schedules, ensuring timely production and delivery to customers. Additionally, the Production Manager will be responsible for supplier evaluation and approval, as well as problem-solving in collaboration with engineering and development teams.
Why join Percepto? We care about the people we work with; we want our team members to grow and develop professionally, to find their job rewarding and intellectually stimulating, and of course - to have fun and feel that they are part of the Percepto family.
Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of manufacturing operations, both in-house and with subcontractors, to ensure efficiency, quality, and compliance with standards.
- Coordinate production schedules and resources to meet production and delivery timelines.
- Monitor production processes and implement improvements to optimize productivity and minimize waste.
- Coordinate with procurement and inventory management teams to ensure availability of materials and components for production.
- Identify and qualify new suppliers to support production requirements.
- Address production issues and challenges in collaboration with engineering and development teams.
- Implement corrective actions and process improvements to resolve issues and enhance production efficiency.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration between production, engineering, and other relevant departments to drive continuous improvement.
- Managing ATP and bring-up tests for systems, collaborating with relevant stakeholders to optimize manufacturing processes and improve test results
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing management, or a related field
- 5 years of experience in production management or manufacturing leadership roles, including team management
- Proven track record of success in managing production teams and achieving production targets.
- Strong problem-solving skills and experience in troubleshooting production issues.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external partners.
- Proficiency in production planning and scheduling software, as well as Microsoft Office suite.
- Knowledge of electronics and PCB manufacturing processes- advantage
- Qualifying contractors and suppliers worldwide- advantage
- Managing production at a scale of $10 million annually
- Experienced in working with offshore production and sub contractors - advantage
