Production Manager

ABOUT ADVANCED ENERGY

Advanced Energy (Nasdaq: AEIS) is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of highly engineered, precision power conversion, measurement and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. AE’s power solutions enable customer innovation in complex applications for a wide range of industries including semiconductor equipment, industrial, manufacturing, telecommunications, data center computing and healthcare. Advanced Energy has devoted four decades to perfecting power for its global customers and is headquartered in Denver, Colorado.

WHY BE A PART OF ADVANCED ENERGY?

Some people say it’s like working in the best of two worlds. We operate like an agile, growing, small company – you can see your work make a difference to the company every day. Things move quickly and you can see and feel it. At the same time, we’re a global company founded in 1981 and have been publicly traded for more than 28 years. We have a strong cash position, deep trust and partnership with leading customers, a global best-in-class operations capability, and a proven leadership team. We have a track record and resources to make things happen both organically and inorganically. Being part of a nimble company with a solid foundation attracts team members that are capable, driven and like a challenge. Our employees collaborate and know how to have fun inventing, working, building and winning together. At our core, we are Advanced Energy – powering the future, together.

POSITION SUMMARY

• Basic functions include planning, scheduling, resource allocation, problem-solving, interviewing, staffing, and employee relations. Acts as a coach and facilitator to lead team members to achieve operational goals and objectives. Builds a shared responsibility work team through development of individual \& team skills and competencies. Gets involved with special projects and with the development and delivery of new products and assemblies. Drives activities to improve production efficiency and quality.

RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead and manage daily production operations to ensure achievement of safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost targets. * Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and process optimization initiatives. * Develop and execute production plans to meet customer requirements and business objectives. * Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Planning, Materials, Purchasing, Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure efficient manufacturing performance. * Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), production efficiency, product quality, and on-time delivery. * Manage production resources, budgets, equipment utilization, and workforce planning. * Provide leadership, coaching, and performance management to production teams, fostering a high-performance and accountable culture. * Identify and resolve operational issues, implement corrective actions, and support strategic business initiatives. * Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS * Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline. * Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations, preferably within the electrical or electronics industry. * Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and operational excellence methodologies. * Six Sigma certification or experience is preferred. * Proven experience managing production teams in a high-mix, medium-volume manufacturing environment. * Strong people leadership, coaching, and employee development capabilities. * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and project management skills. * Effective communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across all organizational levels. * Good command of English, both written and verbal. * Proficiency in ERP systems, manufacturing applications, and Microsoft Office tools. * Results-oriented with the ability to drive productivity, quality improvements, and cost optimization.