Production Manager

About This Role

This role is responsible for managing, directing, and coordinating manufacturing operations for designated departments within a large aerospace manufacturer. The Production Manager ensures production, quality, reliability, and on-time delivery at the lowest cost, achieving these objectives through delegation, motivating the workforce, and implementing Lean Manufacturing techniques.

Responsibilities

• Safely manufacture a quality product while meeting customer specifications and delivery commitments
• Ensure adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions
• Formulate long and short-range strategies for continuous improvements for all plant manufacturing functions
• Control quality, delivery, cost of production, work in process levels, and monitor production through planning
• Recommend and purchase new equipment for expansion, efficiency, cost reductions, quality or improvement
• Provide input on the design and installation of equipment for new manufacturing processes
• Ensure Cardinal Rules of Safety are followed at all times by every employee in the department
• Manage operational metrics including TOC, variable cost, and LU targets daily, weekly, and monthly
• Lead supervision team which includes hiring, performance evaluations, and talent development
• Maintain and enhance a team environment and motivate the production workforce
• Establish and execute annual operating budgets for department and meet the budget
• Develop manufacturing plans and maintain production schedules
• Control cost to manufacture, work-in-process inventory, and thru-put
• Supervise allocation of material, manpower and equipment resources
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Successful experience in related production operations in supervision and management
• Demonstrated ability to develop, relentlessly execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities
• Willing to work flexible hours including off-shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed to meet production demands
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field
• 10 years of experience in operations in a manufacturing environment
• Extensive training in manufacturing processes, supervision, and operations management

Nice to have:

• Casting or metal fabrication experience