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2nd Shift Production Manager

Pro-Active Engineering
life insurance, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Wisconsin, Sun Prairie
350 Business Park Drive (Show on map)
Oct 29, 2025
The Second Shift Production Manager position is responsible for supervising production employees within their assigned area while performing the work required for specific specialized assignments. The position follows standard work methods and practices safe work habits to ensure production is as efficient and safe as possible. Essential Functions Adhere to the company's ISO Quality Management System. Move and manage flow of product through the various secondary operations processes. Provide employee coaching and development within department to IPC-A-610 standards. Assign and oversee the following work daily for direct reports. Populate printed circuit boards with thru-hole or secondary operation components. Solder thru-hole components per IPC-A-610 class 2 and 3 standards as needed. Depanelize printed circuit boards. Trimming, clipping, tinning of wires and leads. Prep raw components for secondary operations. Washing of finished printed circuit board assemblies. Glue, epoxy and mask circuit boards. Operate and maintain automated production equipment. Inspection of soldered thru-hole components. Final inspection of thru-hole and surface mount components. Transfer and complete routing operations in ERP software. Attend and report at daily production meeting; provide updates via email to 1^st shift. Follow internal assembly process documentation ensuring product meets internal, customer, and regulatory requirements. Ensure team members are logging their time in ERP system. Ensure work area is kept clean and free of debris. Adhere to established company policies and procedures paying special attention to safety regulations. Perform other related duties as assigned. Competencies Results Driven Bias for Action/Initiative Customer Focus Performance Management Communication and Listening Proficiency Problem Solving Skills Organizational Skills Technical Capacity Collaboration Attention to Detail Supervisory Responsibility This position oversees various positions on second shift and is responsible for the employee life cycle and performance management of these employees. Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to working near moving mechanical parts and caustic fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate. Physical Demands While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands, reach with hands and arms, use fine hand motor skills/dexterity, use repetitive motions, and lift and/or move up to 40 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Travel Little to no travel is expected for this position. Required Education and Experience Ability to work 2^nd Shift (4:00pm-1:30am); ability to work occasional overtime depending on production demands. 2 years of experience in a leadership role; ability to lead, motivate and manage a team. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools. Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production analytics tools. Preferred Education and Experience Experience in electronics manufacturing or related industry. Experience in a contract manufacturing environment. Knowledge of reflow, through hole hand, wave soldering, AOI/X-ray inspection, and box build processes. Familiarity with ISO 9001, AS9100, or other quality management systems. Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience Working knowledge of IPC standards (e.g., IPC-A-610, J-STD-001) Compensation and Benefits: Pro-Active Engineering offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match, FSA, paid vacation, sick days, holidays and Gain Sharing bonuses. We also offer a business casual dress code. You can wear jeans every day! AAP/EEO Statement Pro-Active Engineering provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.