Production Manager

Job Title: Production Manager

Company: Aerospace Manufacturer

Job Overview: The Production Manager oversees the production process within the aerospace manufacturing environment, ensuring efficient product flow, eliminating bottlenecks, optimizing time studies, improving yield, and conducting Root Cause and Corrective Action (RCCA) processes. This role is pivotal in ensuring that production goals are met while maintaining high-quality standards, reducing waste, and improving efficiency across the production floor. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in identifying production inefficiencies, solving complex problems, and leading teams in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Optimize Product Flow: Streamline production processes to ensure smooth transitions between stages and improve overall efficiency.
2. Address Bottlenecks: Identify and resolve production bottlenecks to minimize downtime and maintain continuous flow.
3. Lead Time Studies: Conduct time studies to identify areas for cycle time reduction and improve production throughput.
4. Improve Yield: Monitor and enhance product yield, reducing defects and minimizing waste to maintain high-quality standards.
5. Root Cause & Corrective Action (RCCA): Lead RCCA processes to investigate and resolve production issues, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
6. Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor production teams, ensuring staff training and promoting continuous improvement.
7. Compliance & Documentation: Ensure adherence to aerospace regulations and maintain accurate documentation of production processes and improvements.

Qualifications Preferred:

• 5 years of experience in aerospace manufacturing or production management, with hands-on experience in product flow, bottleneck management, time studies, yield improvement, and RCCA.
• Education: Associates or Bachelor’s degree is a plus but not required. Certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma (Black Belt/Green Belt/Yellow) is a plus but not required.
• Proven experience in leading production teams and driving continuous improvement.
• Proficiency in time study analysis, yield improvement, and RCCA methodologies.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge of aerospace manufacturing processes, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process optimization techniques.
• Experience with ERP and production management software.
• Certification in Lean Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, or other related disciplines.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to identify process inefficiencies.

Work Environment:

• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with a strong focus on efficiency and quality.
• Collaborative work culture with a focus on innovation and continuous improvement.
• 4-10 Working Schedule

This position offers a unique opportunity for someone who thrives in problem-solving and operational excellence, with a focus on delivering high-quality aerospace products efficiently and effectively.

***Please submit your resume and cover letter by applying or email Chris@skylimit-systems.com***