Production Manager

Verus Aerospace

$75K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering or equivalent experience
  • Minimum of six years in Aerospace Manufacturing, or four years in a management role
  • Knowledge of aerospace manufacturing concepts and practices
  • Proficient in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma, ideally with certification
  • Familiar with MS Office and ERP applications

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily operations to meet production goals
  • Implement company strategy, vision, and mission effectively
  • Develop and mentor work area leaders for optimal performance
  • Cultivate a workplace that prioritizes employee health and safety
  • Promote a culture of continuous improvement in manufacturing processes
  • Respect and uplift individual contributions within the team
  • Facilitate ongoing training and development for staff

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Collaborative work environment
  • Focus on safety and health in the workplace
  • Commitment to ethical behavior and respect
  • Recognition of individual contributions in the workplace
Full Job Description
Position Summary

The Production Manager is in charge of the day-to-day operations of manufacturing. Responsible for building a high-performing workforce, the effective use of all the manufacturing equipment and the continuous improvement of the material flow throughout the manufacturing facility. Ensure that production goals and quality standards are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Leadership can be defined as "getting things done while building relationships".
  1. Production Manager leads by example first.
  2. Production Managers shows a high respect for the individual, recognizing that processes (not just people) determine the quality of the organization's outputs.
  3. Production Manager is committed of creating a work environment that promotes both health and safety of employees.
  4. Production Managers show their commitment to developing people and disseminating the best practices on their field.
  5. Respect and ethical behavior, positive attitude open to listen other points of view, excellent attendance, excellent track of Quality and display a high degree of ownership and accountability
  • Production Manager is in charge of implementing the company strategy, vision and mission.
  • Production Manager is in charge of the development of work area leaders: They have to know each person on the group, stretch people to their capacity, show confidence, set standards that pursuit excellence and provide constant feedback.

Skills
  • Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and movement of aerospace parts and assemblies.
  • Mechanical: Knowledge and familiarity of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
  • Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning execution, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
  • Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
  • Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
  • Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
  • Oral Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
  • Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
  • Written Comprehension: The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
  • Problem Sensitivity: The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Values
  • Partnership: Understanding that success come from win/win relationships: "Working together, winning together".
  • Responsiveness: Don't sit on evident problems or unrealized opportunities that lie within our control. No procrastination.
  • Innovation: There is always a better way to do what we do better, faster or cheaper.
  • Determination: Being responsible and accountable for our commitments.
  • Excellence: In our working relationships, in what we do and in what we aspire to become.

Position Requirements
  • A four-year Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree. Six years in Aerospace Manufacturing work experience may be substituted.
  • Four years work experience in a management/supervisory role.
  • Familiar with a variety of the aerospace manufacturing field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
  • Proficient with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts preferable with a recognized certification.
  • Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP Applications.

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