RESPONSIBILITIES: •Plan and achieve productivity, quality, and cost targets. •Coordinate scheduling of prototypes with Production Control, Design and Manufacturing Engineering. •Evaluate personnel requirements based on business and employee needs. •Recommend equipment, tooling, and processes to support business objectives. •Evaluate training requirements, conduct and request necessary training as required. •Enforce safety regulations and all company policies. •Report any equipment that is not in safe operating condition and remove it from use. •Strive to continually improve the function and operation of production. •Oversee manufacturing-related departments and insure that they are meeting department goals and objectives. •Develop and manage personnel and support personnel with conjunction to overall business plan. •Authorize performance evaluations and wage increases for all department personnel. •Recommend changes to increase cost effectiveness. •Evaluate and control spending for manufacturing operating budgets. •Provide an environment conducive to empowerment and implementation of standards necessary to ensure ISO certification. •Evaluate and improve usage of current equipment and work methods. Work with the Process Engineer and the Tech group to improve production processes and establish improved work procedures. •Ensure all production documentation is done accurately and in a timely fashion. •Manage and maintain the safety and quality systems in the department. REQUIREMENTS: •Ability to read and follow drawing. •Good problem solving, decision-making, time-management, and organizational skills. •Excellent communication skills, both written and oral in English and Chinese. •Knowledge of personal computer software and equipment •Attention to detail. •Proven leadership and supervisory skills in a manufacturing setting. •Service oriented with excellent interpersonal and organization skills. •Ability to be decisive and work effectively under pressure. •Ability to interview, select and organize people into teams to achieve production goals. •High energy level and the ability to work extended hours when necessary. •Experience with an MRP/ERP system a plus. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: •Bachelor’s degree in a related business or technical field or equivalent education and experience. •Evidence of Continued Education and Training. •4+ years supervisory experience in a similar position required.