Production manager

We are seeking a high-energy, hands-on Production Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations. In this role, you will be the heartbeat of the production floor, ensuring that safety, quality, and efficiency aren't just goals, but daily realities. You will manage a designated production area-ranging from assembly and machining to advanced integration and soft goods-while scaling processes to meet aggressive growth targets.

The ideal candidate is a strategic operator who can pivot from high-level workforce planning to technical problem-solving on the floor. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain teams to bridge the gap between design and delivery in a complex, fast-paced environment.

salary: $90,000 - $140,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors

Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Direct daily production activities to hit aggressive safety, quality, and delivery targets.
• Team Development: Build, mentor, and hold teams accountable, fostering a high-performance culture among leads and supervisors.
• Cross-Functional Synergy: Act as the primary liaison between production and departments like Engineering and Program Management to clear roadblocks and resolve technical challenges.
• Process Optimization: Monitor and improve key metrics including labor utilization, throughput, and scrap rates.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and implement Lean initiatives to boost scalability and operational excellence.
• Compliance & Safety: Ensure strict adherence to manufacturing procedures, quality standards, and safety protocols.
• Growth Support: Lead workforce planning, hiring, and onboarding; assist in New Product Introduction (NPI) and production readiness activities.

Bonus Points (Preferred)

• Direct experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience with production scale-up and NPI.
• Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and AS9100 quality systems.
• Exposure to specialized processes such as machining, AI&T, composites, or textiles.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 40lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 8 hrs of overtime per week
• working weekends

Skills

• AS9100
• Lean Manufacturing
• Composites
• Machining
• Team Management

• Coaching
• Aerospace

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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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, Randstad 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).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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