<p>A leading organization in the design and production of innovative technologies seeks a Manufacturing Operations Specialist. This is a 3-month contract opportunity with a focus on scaling and optimizing manufacturing operations in a high-mix, low-volume production environment. The role emphasizes increasing process efficiency, enhancing production workflows, and maintaining high-quality standards.</p><p><br></p><p>The ideal candidate has expertise in manufacturing operations, leadership of hands-on projects, and a passion for driving operational excellence.</p><ul><li>Design and implement refined production workflows based on <strong>lean manufacturing best practices.</strong></li><li>Set up and improve workstation configurations for cable and wiring harness manufacturing.</li><li>Validate and implement <strong>standard operating times</strong> to balance workloads and meet production capacity objectives.</li><li>Coordinate daily production operations to ensure efficiency and adherence to high-quality standards.</li><li>Oversee material flow processes, ensuring proper execution of <strong>work orders, inventory movement, and kitting.</strong></li><li>Act as the main point of contact between technicians and leadership for production-related issues and continuous process improvement.</li><li>Design and implement <strong>Quality Control (QC) inspections</strong> and establish test protocols to ensure top-quality products.</li><li>Lead initiatives to automate processes, implement advanced tooling, and identify opportunities for insourcing to optimize operations.</li><li>Proactively respond to production bottlenecks and adjust workflows to improve efficiency and cost-effectiveness.</li></ul>

<p><strong>Required Skills and Experience</strong>:</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or a related field.</li><li><strong>5+ years of experience in manufacturing operations</strong>, production systems, or related fields.</li><li>Expertise in <strong>lean manufacturing principles</strong>, quality control processes, and process optimization.</li><li>Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, with the ability to rapidly resolve production challenges.</li><li>Hands-on experience with <strong>New Product Introduction (NPI)</strong>, from prototyping to scaling production volumes.</li><li>Strong communication skills, with an emphasis on cross-functional teamwork and leadership.</li></ul>

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