Leader Tech is a world leading innovator and manufacturer of EMI shielding products for circuit boards, electronic enclosures, interconnect cables and Thermal solutions founded in 1984. The Company serves a diverse commercial and military customer base from its Global EMI Shielding Technology Center located in Tampa, Florida. Every detail of the company’s one-of-a-kind manufacturing facility is tailor-engineered to streamline and improve customer service, engineering and manufacturing processes.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Conductive Elastomer Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of production for conductive elastomer components used in EMI/RFI shielding applications. This role ensures efficient operations, high product quality, on-time delivery, and continuous improvement in a regulated manufacturing environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage daily manufacturing operations including mixing, molding, extrusion, and testing of conductive elastomers.
- Oversee production scheduling to meet customer demand and delivery deadlines.
- Ensure optimal utilization of labor, equipment, and materials.
- Monitor KPIs (yield, scrap, OEE, throughput) and implement corrective actions.
- Provide employee coaching and development.
- Maintain and improve processes involving:
- Silicone, fluorosilicate, and other elastomer components
- Conductive fillers (silver, nickel, graphite, etc.)
- Partner with engineering on process development, scale-up, and validation.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues related to extrusion, molding, adhesion, and conductivity performance.
- Ensure compliance with quality standards:
- ISO 9001 / AS9100
- Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA).
- Maintain documentation for work instructions, process parameters, and traceability.
- Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and operators.
- Drive a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Conduct performance reviews and training programs.
- Implement Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma initiatives.
- Reduce waste, scrap, and cycle times.
- Lead process optimization efforts.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
- Promote safe handling of chemicals, fillers, and curing agents.
- Maintain a clean and organized production environment (5S).
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
- Ability to follow Directions
- Adaptability
- Attention to Detail
- Cooperation
- Customer Service
- Deductive Reasoning
- Dependability
- Engineering and Technology
- Interpersonal Skills to interact with all Team Members
- Mechanical
- Problem Sensitivity
- Production and Processing
- Management of Personnel Resources
- Time Management
- Verbal and Written Communication skills
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Three years of experience desired in a manufacturing environment with management experience.
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience determined to be acceptable by management.
QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RESPONSIBILITIES
- As a member of the Quality Management System, quality procedures, requirements, work instructions, and other required documentation must be followed. Team members are responsible for being aware of the company’s quality policy and quality objectives to support the continuous improvement projects and contribute to the overall mission of the organization.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Works primarily in a climate-controlled manufacturing environment with regular exposure to dust, odors, oil, and fumes with moderate noise. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the facility.
- Sedentary, sitting, walking, occasional lifting (overhead, waist level) from floor, bending, and reaching
- PPE required may include safety glasses and gloves in designated areas of the facility.
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills Required
- Manage daily manufacturing operations including mixing, molding, extrusion, and testing
- Experience with silicone, fluorosilicate, and conductive fillers (silver, nickel, graphite)
- Troubleshoot extrusion, molding, adhesion, and conductivity performance issues
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and AS9100 quality standards
- Lead, coach, and develop production supervisors and operators; management experience
- Drive root cause analysis (RCA) and corrective/preventive actions (CAPA)
- Maintain documentation for work instructions, process parameters, and traceability
- Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma initiatives and 5S
- Ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations; safe chemical handling
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Three years of manufacturing experience with management experience
- Strong interpersonal, communication, time management, and problem-solving skills
HEICO Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about HEICO and has not been reviewed or approved by HEICO.
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Retirement Support — The company maintains a long‑standing 401(k) program with company matching available to nearly all U.S. employees, with matches sometimes delivered in company stock. Official materials indicate broad participation and subsidiary‑level match structures.
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Flexible Benefits — The package spans medical, dental, vision, HSAs/FSAs, life and disability coverage, PTO and holidays, tuition reimbursement, an EAP, and various discounts, with multiple plan choices. Eligibility and specifics can differ by subsidiary.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness programs such as health fairs, screenings, flu shots, and on‑site classes appear alongside fitness, retail, and entertainment discounts. These offerings complement core coverage and support day‑to‑day wellbeing.
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What We Do
HEICO Corporation, through its subsidiaries, engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of aerospace, defense, and electronics related products and services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through two segments, Flight Support Group (FSG/HEICO Aerospace) and Electronic Technologies Group (ETG). HEICO Aerospace offers jet engine and aircraft component replacement parts. It also involves in manufacturing specialty aircraft/defense related parts; offering thermal insulation blankets primarily for aerospace, defense, and commercial applications; subcontracting for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs); providing specialty parts as a subcontractor for aerospace and industrial OEMs, and the United States government. In addition, this segment distributes hydraulic, pneumatic, mechanical, and electro-mechanical components for the aviation markets.
