Manufacturing Production Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Career opportunity for an experienced Production Manager – Aerospace, Defense & Space Composite Manufacturing to lead production operations for high-performance composite components and assemblies supporting aerospace, defense and space applications.

The Production Manager will be responsible for the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of manufacturing operations , ensuring products are delivered on schedule and exceed customer, engineering, quality, and regulatory requirements.

This position requires a strong understanding of aerospace composite manufacturing, disciplined process control, and the ability to lead a skilled production organization. The successful candidate will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, Maintenance, and Operations to achieve operational and customer objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effectively lead daily manufacturing operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Manage production leads, technicians, operators, and manufacturing personnel & oversee production of composite structures and assemblies.
• Execute daily and weekly production priorities based on customer requirements and program schedules.
• Ensure manufacturing personnel follow approved work instructions, process specifications, drawings, travelers, engineering requirements, and customer flow-downs.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to monitor process capability and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with Program Management, Planning, and Supply Chain to execute production schedules.
• Drive improvements in areas of First-pass yield, On-time delivery, Scrap and rework.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with 3+ years of Production Management , preferably within aerospace, defense, or other similar industries.
• Demonstrated experience managing production teams in a high-mix, low-volume or engineered-to-order manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, manufacturing travelers, work instructions, and controlled processes.
• Strong understanding of production planning, capacity management, labor utilization, and manufacturing KPIs.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and resolve manufacturing issues.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with NADCAP-accredited processes , particularly composites, NDI/NDT, or special processes.
• Familiarity with AS9102 First Article Inspection requirements, Experience with ITAR-controlled manufacturing environments .
• Experience with MIL-SPEC, customer-specific specifications, and aerospace material/process specifications .
• Experience with autoclaves, ovens, controlled environments, and composite cure processes.
• Experience with carbon fiber, fiberglass, aramid, honeycomb, foam core, prepreg, thermoset, and thermoplastic composite systems.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar continuous improvement certification.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Must be able to work in a controlled environment where quality, configuration, documentation, traceability, and process discipline are critical .
• Proof of United States Citizenship.

Salary is negotiable based on experience.