Plating Manager

Job Summary

As the Plating, you'll oversee our automated and semi-automated plating operations, where precision and performance are key.  You’ll manage all aspects of plating production—from workflow optimization and quality to maintenance and safety compliance. In addition to the production floor, you'll also oversee the on-site plating lab, ensuring accurate testing, data analysis, and continuous process improvements.  This is a hands-on leadership opportunity to apply your technical expertise in electrochemistry, materials science, engineering, chemical processing or other STEM type experience, while driving innovation, reliability, and efficiency.

Job Responsibilities

• Apply a working knowledge of Statistical Process Control (SPC), root cause analysis, and AS9100 quality standards to ensure continuous process improvement and compliance.

• Manage and update data-driven process control systems using statistical methods to optimize production and maintain quality performance.

• Collect, analyze, and report on production metrics to identify trends, support decision-making, and drive operational efficiency.

• Ensure all environmental practices comply with local, state, and federal regulations, coordinating with EHS to maintain reporting standards and sustainability initiatives (OSHA, EPA, DNR, NFPA, etc.).

• Oversee cost analysis and budgeting strategies to support efficient resource utilization and process optimization.

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily plating operations to meet production goals and customer specifications while maintaining safety, quality, and delivery standards.

• Analyze production data and operational reports to troubleshoot issues, minimize downtime, and reduce costs.

• Develop, revise, and enforce standard operating procedures (SOPs), ensuring adherence to best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Provide technical expertise across production areas.

• Support equipment reliability through a working knowledge of plating system design, maintenance, and operational best practices.

• Define and maintain standards and specifications for plating processes, facilities, and product quality.

• Lead training programs by conducting needs assessments, preparing budgets, and ensuring alignment with operational and compliance requirements.

• Implement and monitor training effectiveness for employees on SOPs, quality standards, process validation, and safety protocols.

• Conduct periodic audits of operations to evaluate program effectiveness and ensure safety, quality, and environmental compliance.

• Protect themselves and their co-workers by adhering to all company safety & health policies.

• Identify hazards in the workplace and report them to management and/or safety coordinator.

• Must work with the EHS department to ensure all local, state, and federal regulatory agencies requirements are met; OSHA, NFPA, DNR, EPA and Amphenol sustainability practices.

• Must work with the Quality department to ensure all quality standards are met for AS9100 certification.

• Comply with company policies and procedures.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelors in Chemical Engineering, Material Science Engineering or related STEM type Degree
• 1 to 2 years related experience OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical:

• Must be able to sit, stand, walk, bend, stooping, twist, reach, reach overhead.
• Must be able to lift and carry 0-50lbs. frequently

Knowledge:

English Language - Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Mechanical - Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.

Skills:

Active Listening - Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Attention to Detail -Being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates - Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.

Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Getting Information - Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.

Reading Comprehension - Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Speaking - Talking to others to convey information effectively

Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others.

Abilities:

Deductive Reasoning - The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Time Sharing - The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).

Written Comprehension - The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

POSITRONIC RESERVES THE RIGHT TO MODIFY, INTERPRET, OR APPLY THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN ANY WAY THE COMPANY DESIRES. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IN NO WAY IMPLIES THAT THESE ARE THE ONLY DUTIES, INCLUDING ESSENTIAL DUTIES, TO BE PERFORMED BY THE EMPLOYEE OCCUPYING THIS POSITION. THIS JOB DESCRIPTION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT, IMPLIED OR OTHERWISE. THE EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP REMAINS "AT-WILL." THE AFOREMENTIONED JOB REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE QUALIFIED DISABLED INDIVIDUALS.
 

Positronic is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. For more information regarding EEOC requirements please visit http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf 
http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf 

Due to the nature of our business, the candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship. Position requires candidate to be a U.S. person as defined in ITAR, 22 CFR 120.15 (U.S. Citizenship or Resident Alien Status) and defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a) (20).

Positronic Industries participates in the United States Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program. The E-Verify program is a web-based employment eligibility verification system for newly hired employees operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.

Any candidate that needs an accommodation or assistance with the application process should contact HR at [email protected]or at 417-866-2322.