Job Description
Broadata Communications, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held California-based corporation. BCI is a leading and innovative company specializing in the development of market-driven products for the transmission of digital multimedia (video, audio, and data) over fiber. Our clients are world leaders in their industries, spanning entertainment, broadcast, medical, professional audio/video, house of worship, education, government, military, and transportation sectors. We are ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 certified, with a strong commitment to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
This is a critical, hands-on role in supply chain and operations, located in Torrance, CA. We offer a dynamic, fast-paced, high impact and stimulating work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development within BCI. Veterans welcome!
We are seeking a detail-oriented, experienced, hands-on
Senior Production Manager . The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations, including planning, scheduling, personnel management, and execution of production orders to meet delivery, quality, and cost objectives. This challenging role requires quick thinking, intelligence, existing knowledge, and ensures operational excellence by driving standard work, lean principles, 5S, and compliance with applicable regulatory standards such as ISO 13485 and OSHA.
This is a hands-on position that requires regular presence on the production floor and occasional flexibility for off-hour support during key builds. It is based on-site at our Torrance, CA location. This is NOT a remote or hybrid position .
BASIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES : - Plan, coordinate, and control manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
- Supervise and develop production teams across multiple assembly lines, including cable assembly, PCBA, box build, and final system integration.
- Maintain on-time delivery (OTD), yield, and throughput performance aligned with company KPIs.
- Implement and sustain lean manufacturing, 5S, and visual management systems.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, ISO 13485/9001 standards, and OSHA regulations.
- Collaborate with Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, and Engineering to resolve production issues and drive continuous improvement.
- Participate in NPI (New Product Introduction) and lead ramp-up activities for new product transitions from R&D to production.
- Support process validation activities (IQ, OQ, PQ) and manufacturing readiness for regulated products.
- Maintain accurate production records, training logs, and labor tracking.
- Support safety initiatives, risk assessments, and incident reporting.
- Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to team leads and operators.
- Job responsibilities within our organization are dynamic. This may not be a complete list of duties. Other responsibilities and duties may be assigned by your supervisor or upper management.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & KNOWLEDGE: - Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in a production management role within an electronics or medical device manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, and production planning tools.
- Experience with ISO 13485, FDA QSR (21 CFR Part 820), and ESD compliance.
- Background in cable and PCB assembly operations, preferred.
- Experience with regulated Class I or II medical devices, preferred.
SKILLS, ABILITIES, & ATTRIBUTES: - Proven leadership skills in managing cross-functional production teams.
- Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (Sage, QT9, or equivalent).
- Strong attention to detail, problem solving, organizational, time and risk management skills, and analytical abilities.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and to manage multiple, complex projects and tasks simultaneously, while adhering to strict deadlines, and coordinating cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented with excellent customer-ready documentation and communication skills and ability to develop, use, and socialize document templates to streamline processes.
- Highly responsible, self-motivated, and able to thrive in an energetic, fast pace, high growth, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong team player and effective communicator who can build strong relationships and work collaboratively with diverse teams at all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work independently with very little supervision, prioritize between multiple tasks, meet aggressive deadlines, and work extended hours (as needed).
- Willingness and demonstrated ability to self-learn and work in new technology domains.
- Highly self-motivated and committed attitude for personal career growth, willingness to self-learn, and work in new technology domains.
- Bilingual (English/Vietnamese or Spanish) a plus.
BENEFITS: - Medical, vision and dental insurance
- 401(k) with company match (100% of the first 4% in eligible compensation)
- Flexible Spending Account
- 2 weeks paid vacation
- 1 Week sick pay
- 10 company holidays
- Group life insurance
PAY RANGE: - $130,000 - $170,000 annual base salary
Pay may vary depending on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Job Tags
Holiday work, Full time, Flexible hours,