Production Manager (Culver City)

Company Overview At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future. Department Overview Silvus Technologies, a leading provider of advanced MANET and MIMO communications systems, is reshaping mesh network technology for mission-critical applications – on the ground, in the air and at sea. Its battle-proven StreamCaster family of MANET radios and proprietary MN-MIMO waveform provides the vital communications link for defense, law enforcement and public safety agencies around the world, and in the toughest operational environments. Silvus Technologies is a wholly owned subsidiary of Motorola Solutions, Inc.

Would you like to join an incredibly talented group of people, doing very challenging work, with the prime directive of “ Keeping Our Heroes Connected ”?

Silvus is seeking a Production Manager who will report to the Director of Operations on the Production team. The successful individual in this role will be responsible for overseeing and managing all aspects of the manufacturing process to ensure efficient, high-quality, and cost-effective production. This role involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring production activities, managing staff, optimizing workflows, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards. The Production Manager works closely with cross-functional teams, including Supply Chain, Sales, Engineering, Quality, and Shipping, to meet production targets, customer on-time delivery, minimize downtime, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position is fully onsite, Monday through Friday, based at Silvus Technologies’ Culver City warehouse location.  Occasional travel (<20%) may be required between Silvus Technologies’ Culver City warehouse and the Silvus Technologies’ HQ in West LA. The following is a list of at least some of the current essential job functions of the position. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time at its discretion.   ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plan, organize, and oversee daily production operations, track KPI’s to meet output, quality, and on-time delivery. Supervise and lead the team ensuring proper staffing, training, and performance management. Monitor workflow, equipment utilization, and resource allocation to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime. Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with quality specifications and customer requirements. Collaborate with supply chain, engineering, and quality teams to resolve production issues and improve processes. Analyze production data and prepare reports on performance, productivity, capacity, and resource usage. Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste. Oversee preventive maintenance schedules and coordinate with Quality Engineering to ensure reliable equipment performance. Drive employee engagement, fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and innovation. Implement and enforce safety, health, and environmental regulations in compliance with company and industry standards. Perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

High school diploma or GED. Previous experience overseeing electronics manufacturing. 3 years in a supervisory role, preferably in electronics manufacturing. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Detail-oriented and self-motivated, demonstrating strong initiative, sound judgment, and consistent follow-through. Proficient in Google Sheets, Microsoft Word,