Senior Manager of Production & Distribution

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Senior Manager of Production & Distribution

What if there was absolutely nothing stopping you from inventing the next big thing? What would you do if you thought you could enhance the entertainment experience so that consumers were willing to wait hours in line, because they just had to have it?

Now is your chance to explore the possibilities, tap in to your creativity, and make your ideas a reality.

Be part of the exciting future of entertainment and add your talents to those of an amazing team. For more than 40 years, Dolby has led the way in developing innovative entertainment products and technologies used by consumers and professionals worldwide. Innovations from Dolby can be heard in consumer audio and video products, entertainment software, and professional sound applications, including music recording, broadcasting, and sound for motion pictures.

Now Dolby is defining high-definition audio and systems for delivering breathtaking digital cinema. Our long-standing commitment to research and development enables our focus to remain on solutions that work today and are prepared for the future. That’s what keeps us on the leading edge of the industry.
Our company philosophy encourages creativity, collaboration, and the desire to perceive things differently. We have been recognized as one of the top 100 best places to work in the Bay Area. We offer a unique and rich array of benefits, including a flexible work schedule and an assortment of health coverage options. We’re always looking for talented individuals to join our team.



Job Summary



Manage production assembly, testing, and auto-insertion in order to meet production schedules, quality and cost objectives. Manage distribution department including the functions of shipping and receiving, raw materials inventory, cycle count and Repair and Exchange (RXO) inventory. Develop manpower requirements for assigned areas. Direct operations through first-line exempt supervisors. Plan and administers procedures in designed area.




Job Description


Plan equipment, inventory and material utilization for optimum achievement of production goals, considering requirements of quality, customer satisfaction and cost.

Review current customer orders to develop and implement production schedules, coordinate as necessary with other departments such as Manufacturing Engineering, Distribution, Engineering, Purchasing, and Materials, and Marketing. Oversee daily production output.

Establish and communicate departmental standards and practices. Monitor and control daily activities of direct labor staff, including employment, training and performance. Track and report on production performance to schedule and quality standards.

Identify production problems and possibilities for process improvements, and develop and implement solutions, including ensuring adequate supply and allocation of equipment, materials and staff.

Develop and maintain preventive maintenance schedules.

Prepare capital budgets. Develop and forecast department expenses, trend actual vs. budget. Provide input into standard cost build. Track current run time to standard times.

Maintain capital asset physical inventory.

Manage and reconcile Work-in-Process (WIP) and raw materials inventory.

Perform routine management and supervisory duties such as hiring, new employee orientation, training, performance management and counseling, evaluations, policy implementation, employee relations, etc.

Manage Repair and Exchange (RXO) department




Skills & Education



Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Eight to ten years in electronics production operation, supervision and management.

In-depth understanding of material control and inventory management techniques. APICS certification (CIRM, CPIM) preferred.

Must possess excellent communication and team building skills, and have a proven record for implementing positive, customer focus.

Experience required in developing and implementing Continuous Process Improvement concepts.

ISO 900/910 training or experience are a definite plus.

Proficiency in a PC Windows environment, using MS Outlook Calendar tools, Word, Excel and Agile.

English language reading, writing and comprehension, oral communication and math skills to work in Quality and Process Improvement environment where sharing information is essential.





Other Responsibilities



Perform other duties and assignments as directed by your manager. In the absence of manager, perform duties as assigned by their delegate.

Perform tasks necessary to complete performance objectives.



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