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

Job Description

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

THE OPPORTUNITY 

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.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• 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, and Excel.

• Dependable and positive, with a strong team-oriented mindset.

• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, guide, and manage teams effectively.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• A Bachelor's degree in a business or technical field is desirable.

• 7 years of experience in electronics manufacturing.

• Experience developing and maintaining a quality management system is a plus.

• Experience with military-grade manufacturing is a plus.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Office environment.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to do the following:

• Perform bending and reaching movements to place items on lower and higher shelves.

• Kneeling or squatting to access lower shelves.

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. when receiving incoming part shipments.

• Walking/Moving in the labs.

COMPENSATION: $112,000 - $135,000 / annually 

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Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

NOTE - As a US Federal Contractor, Silvus Technologies requires that ALL candidates being considered for employment for any position (regardless of level) MUST be a U.S. Person (permanent resident or citizen).  Stricter U.S. Citizen ONLY requirements (needed for some Engineering or R&D roles) will be included in the Required Qualifications section of the posted position. This does NOT apply to international positions; only job postings for positions located in the US.

Basic Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

• Previous experience overseeing electronics manufacturing.

• 3 years in a supervisory role, preferably in electronics manufacturing.

• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. Citizen, or U.S. Permanent Resident) due to clients under U.S. federal contracts.

• All employment is contingent upon the successful clearance of a background check and drug test.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Provided

Position Type

Referral Payment Plan

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic. 

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.