aerospace manufacturing production manager.

The Production Manager will ensure operational objectives are achieved effectively and in compliance with quality standards. Responsibilities include delegating authority to key managers and supervisors across production, facilities, tooling, and safety. This role will lead and coordinate all functional areas to optimize plant efficiency, encompassing tooling, equipment, and facility management.

Responsibilities:
Manage all production programs and operations to achieve on-time and on budget performance. This shall include diligent attention to and pervasive pursuit of continuous improvement programs.
Have a strong working knowledge of the composite processes used by the company as well as an overall understanding of key program requirements.
Ensure cross training of employees within their respective functional areas.
Remain in compliance with production operations aerospace quality certifications and standards, as well as all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Manage personnel performance to job requirements with accurate and meaningful job descriptions that properly define company expectations and KPIs and prepare employee performance evaluations.
Report to management and perform real-time tracking and performance to KPIs; including being proactive to execute corrective actions to correct any deficiencies as required.
Champion the development and use of an approved ERP system.
Control direct and indirect costs to achieve company budget goals.
Develop and managing production operations department budgets.
Lead the facilities department to ensure implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all equipment.
Have effective and frequent communication with other departments to ensure that all production goals and metrics are known and met.
Promote and champion lean manufacturing initiatives throughout the facility.
Have strong interpersonal communication skills, be organized, and possess good leadership skills.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma; certification is preferred.

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
7-10 years

Qualifications:
Minimum of 10 years of experience in aerospace composites manufacturing, including leadership responsibilities.
Proven experience with Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma; certification is preferred.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Strong customer service orientation and ability to work independently.
Composure and confidence in high-pressure situations; effective decision-maker.
Ability to inspire and motivate team members, including establishing recognition and performance programs.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and general business software.
Strong problem-solving skills, especially in identifying and resolving production line defects.


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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).