Electromechanical Manufacturing /Operations Manager at SIERRA PEAKS CORPORATION – Albuquerque, New Mexico

Electromechanical Manufacturing Leader (Value Stream Manager)

Sierra Peaks is seeking an Electromechanical Manufacturing Leader / Value Stream Manager to own the tactical, day-to-day operations of our electromechanical assembly (EMA), cable manufacturing, and machine shop value streams. This mid-level, hands-on leader drives production execution, team performance, cost reduction, and on-time delivery, while partnering closely with Project Managers, Engineering, and customers to meet demand and deliver high-quality products. This role is full-time, on-site reporting to the Director of Operations and overseeing production leads, machinists, and technicians.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Drug Free, Full Time, In-person
• Electromechanical assembly experience in low-to-mid volume manufacturing (typical batches of ~5–20 units).
• Demonstrated success developing, implementing, and leading teams through growth.
• Engineering background or strong engineering fluency, enabling effective collaboration on manufacturability, processes, and technical execution.
• Proven ability to lead in a hands-on, high-collaboration production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Clear communicator who can coordinate across production, engineering, and project management.

Key Objectives

• Deliver products on time, on cost, and on quality across EMA, cables, and machining.
• Drive measurable improvements in profitability, throughput, and operational efficiency.
• Build and lead high-performing teams capable of scaling output and complexity.
• Improve planning and execution processes to support predictable delivery and strong customer satisfaction.
• Embed Sierra Peaks values—Trust, Care, Fun—into everyday leadership and operations.

Core Responsibilities

• Lead daily tactical operations for:
  • Electromechanical assembly (EMA)
  • Cable manufacturing
  • Machine shop / machining support
• Translate demand and project schedules into executable production plans.
• Own production output
• Identify and remove bottlenecks to improve throughput and reduce lead times.
• Partner with Project Managers to align production priorities to contract requirements and customer needs.
• Work directly with customers (as needed) to confirm delivery expectations and manage commitments.
• Lead and develop production leads, machinists, and technicians.
• Train and mentor teams to support growth in volume, complexity, and capability.
• Promote a safe, respectful, and collaborative shop-floor environment.
• Support and drive continuous improvement efforts
• Track and improve profitability metrics for the electromechanical value stream
• Recommend operational changes that improve margins without sacrificing quality, delivery or customer service
• Ensure production processes meet internal and customer quality standards.
• Use root-cause analysis and corrective actions to prevent repeat issues.
• Monitor and deliver against on-time delivery targets; escalate risks early with solutions.
• Standardize and improve production workflows, communication cadence, and visual management.
• Support ERP accuracy and discipline (BOMs, routings, job closeout, inventory moves).
• Improve production planning maturity over time through better data, forecasting, and scheduling tools.
• Support business development through review of lead time and price for future proposals

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment.
• Direct experience with production planning/scheduling and demand execution.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, value-stream thinking, or continuous improvement frameworks.

Sierra Peaks Values & Culture

At Sierra Peaks, we:

• Trust each other.
• Care about each other’s success.
• Have fun together.

We work to create peaceful, prosperous communities and are proud of our stable work-life balance, small-business atmosphere, and strong culture. We’re looking for highly motivated people who want to build great things with a team they enjoy.