Operations Machining Manager

Description

The Operations Machining Manager is responsible for the performance and production of Primus Aerospace’s manufacturing operations within their department. This includes the management and direction of production personnel and processes including production control, quality control, safety, ISO documentation and shipping and receiving. The Manager will work with internal teammates across departments to maintain customer satisfaction of assigned work orders. This position requires a hands-on team player with superior communication skills, providing a channel of communication between the shop floor, shift changes and office and building relationships with corresponding vendor staff while contributing to a positive teamwork environment.

Primus Aerospace is a leading manufacturing partner to aerospace, defense & space OEMs / Primes & Tier I suppliers. The company specializes in producing high-tolerance, complex geometry parts; machined out of standard and exotic metals. Primus works directly with all major aerospace manufacturers (e.g., Boeing, Lockheed, Northrop) to provide components to mission critical civilian and defense programs.

Key Responsibilities And Accountabilities

• Manages department area production orders.
• Accountable for performance management of direct reports
• Ensures tooling support of machines for production transition and sustained efforts.
• Establishes, maintains, and improves processes/procedures to support the promotion of consistent current and common tool sets & processes.
• Monitors and manages risk items to ensure mitigating actions are effective and timely and promotes Lean, Knowledge Management, and other process improvement initiatives as well as sharing of lessons learned and best practices.
• Leads employees involved in the daily operations and the production of parts.
• Sets team goals and deadlines while delegating tasks to ensure achievement of established objectives.
• Trains, develops and coaches all employees of the department. Provides leadership in hiring and disciplinary recommendations.
• Directs activities so that products are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives. Monitor production schedule. Report and update management team on status of production schedule. Manage human and material resources to meet production targets.
• Manage standardized work practices.
• Maintain safety throughout the plant.
• Promote shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among all employees.
• Take responsibility for the care and use of all company-owned equipment which is part of the day-to-day work function.
• Identify training needs and participate in company training programs as required.
• Organization/cleanliness of work areas including support of a 5S program.
• Work in close collaboration with our programming and operations teams
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 5 years manufacturing supervisory experience, aerospace a plus.
• Experience managing lathe and multi axis mill machining required
• Strong ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to delegate
• Thorough attention to detail
• Ability to lead employee engagement and accountability.
• Solutions oriented.
• Capacity to analyze and problem solve.
• High self-initiative with the ability to work well under pressure.
• Knowledge of performance metrics
• Technical knowledge of the aerospace industry to effectively answer questions and guide employees in all facets of the production process.
  
  

Important Notice

To adhere to U.S. Government international trade regulations, applicant must be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Our work environment is fast-paced and professional while providing continued growth fostered by our commitment to teamwork. We offer comprehensive benefits including PTO, paid holidays, medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K, long-term and short-term disability.

At Primus Aerospace, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that supports, respects, and celebrates all individuals

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Salary Description

$100,000 - $130,000