TrellisWare Technologies

ContractManufacturingManager

$130–155k San Diego, California, United States
The Brief

“Contract Manufacturing Manager at TrellisWare Technologies. Skills: managing outsourced manufacturing partners, cross-functional leadership, driving results through influence and structured processes, analytical problem-solving skills, Effective execution and decision making. managing outsourced manufacturing partners across the US and EU. ensuring alignment, performance, and scalability across contract manufacturers”

What You'll Achieve.

alignment, performance, and scalability across contract manufacturers; driving execution against cost, quality, delivery, and NPI objectives; on-time production and delivery against build plans; Monitor and improve KPIs including OTD, yield, and cost performance

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

analytical problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

U. S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency, security clearance or the ability to obtain one, government security investigation(s), meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information, Physical demands: Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear. Regularly required to sit for extended periods of frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc. Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

5+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, supply chain, or operations roles, Experience managing outsourced or contract manufacturing partners, understanding of production and NPI processes, Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills, Ability to drive results through influence and structured processes, Demonstrates documentation skills, proficient with PC office applications, collaborative drive and interpersonal skills, initiative, proactive work ethic and prioritization skills, Trustable judgement and analytical problem-solving skills, Effective execution and decision making, Champion of change and promotes innovation, Able to frequently sit, stand, walk, use hands to fingers, handle or feel, reach within hands and arm’s length, stoop, kneel, and crouch, talk and hear, Regularly required to sit for extended periods of frequently required to use office equipment such as PC, printer, telephone, etc., Able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus, U. S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency

Nice to Have

An advanced technical degree or an MBA is a plus

What You'll Do.

managing outsourced manufacturing partners across the US and EU

and scalability across contract manufacturers

driving execution against cost

Own relationships and performance of all contract manufacturing (CM) partners

Lead weekly/monthly business reviews and drive accountability

Ensure on-time production and delivery against build plans

Coordinate NPI readiness and product transitions into manufacturing

Act as the primary interface between CMs and internal teams (Planning

Monitor and improve KPIs including OTD

Identify and mitigate supply

Support cost optimization and sourcing strategies

Perform other duties as assigned

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

cross-functional coordination; Act as the primary interface between CMs and internal teams (Planning, Procurement, Engineering, Quality); Develop relationships with team members built on trust and respect

Communication Scope

Excellent cross-functional leadership and communication skills

Process & Methodology

NPI readiness and product transitions into manufacturing

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