Description
AppleOne is proud to present:
As Factory Manager, you will lead all aspects of our factory operations — from assembly, integration and testing to packaging and shipping of server racks. You’ll drive operational excellence, ensure safety, guide our team, and work cross-functionally with planning, engineering, supply chain and quality teams to meet customer demands and maintain top performance. You’ll champion continuous improvement efforts using methodologies such as lean manufacturing and Six Sigma.
Key Responsibilities
Provide operational leadership and oversight of factory operations including assembly, integration, testing, packaging, shipping.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives (lean, Six Sigma, process optimization) to reduce waste, improve cycle times and elevate product quality.
Manage, train and mentor department managers, supervisors and factory personnel; build a safe, inclusive and high-performing work environment.
Collaborate with planning, engineering and supply chain teams to ensure production planning, throughput optimization and on-time delivery of integrated server racks per customer specs.
Implement and maintain robust quality assurance systems; enforce compliance with industry standards and customer requirements.
Oversee facility layout, equipment maintenance and capital improvement projects to ensure facility readiness and operational reliability.
Enforce health, safety and regulatory compliance (OSHA, ESD, local/state/federal laws).
Monitor key metrics and prepare reports on production, quality, safety, efficiency and cost; propose and execute initiatives for improvement.
Qualifications & Skills
10+ years of leadership experience in electronics manufacturing, hardware integration or a closely related field.
Strong understanding of server, networking and data-center hardware operations.
Proven track record managing factory operations in a high-mix, high-volume environment.
Excellent leadership, communication and organizational skills.
Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems, production planning tools and using manufacturing metrics for decision-making.
Preferred Experience
Experience working with hyperscale, OEM or enterprise-level IT hardware deployment.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality management systems.
Prior background in rack-level integration, burn-in testing, logistics coordination and team management across cross-functional areas.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
The Know Your Rights poster is available here:
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12.pdf
The pay transparency policy is available here:
https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_%20English_formattedESQA508c.pdf
For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.
AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program.
https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf
We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.
#1012
Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)