Production Manager

About the role

Manage day-to-day production activities across multiple shifts in assigned areas with both direct and indirect team members. Lead manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, facilitate the development of team members, manage the development and implementation of training methods, coordinate manufacturing activities between production areas, and utilize real-time data to enhance manufacturing processes and support the delivery of long-term solutions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment with strong employee engagement and accountability of supervisors and leads.
• Focus on behavior-based safety through leadership, adherence to observation programs, and proactive real-time feedback.
• Develop and improve processes to meet customer requirements safely and fully, balancing quality, delivery, cost, and morale.
• Identify and communicate risks to customer demands or financial plans with cross-functional teams, including escalating issues as needed.
• Establish SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Time-bound) objectives and monitor progress aligned with Plant and Strategic Objectives.
• Inspire, develop, recognize, and retain subordinates to create a strong succession plan and talent pool.
• Establish and maintain a professional and collaborative work environment to ensure facility viability and a satisfactory workplace.
• Develop and meet financial budgets for focus factory areas, including production forecasts, headcount, expenses, and capital expenditure needs.
• Develop training methods, benchmark standards, and administer their implementation.
• Continuously increase throughput, reduce inventories, and lower operating expenses.

Requirements

• 5+ years of manufacturing experience.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP/MES (Microsoft AX and Dassault Systems DELMIA Apriso preferred) and full Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Proven ability to improve processes and metrics through continuous improvement.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking and training.
• Demonstrated self-motivation with excellent interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor's degree in business, technical field, or related discipline (preferred).
• U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, refugee status, or asylum status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior front-line supervisory responsibility.
• Lean Six Sigma training and/or certification.
• Aerospace industry experience, including understanding of AS9100.
• Materials management, logistics, and supply chain experience.