Aerospace Production Manager - Precision Machining Lead

Red Frog Solutions; Camarillo (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Frog Solutions in Camarillo, CA is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead precision aerospace manufacturing operations on-site. You will own daily execution, workforce performance, quality, safety, and continuous improvement while guiding the plant toward next-generation leadership.

The role requires 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, AS9100 knowledge, and a track record of improving safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience with AS9100 is required.
• Strong hands-on leadership of precision machining operations.
• Proven ability to improve safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery.
• Experience managing frontline personnel and working with engineering, quality, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily machine-shop production, staffing, scheduling, and resource allocation to meet goals.
• Coach and develop manufacturing employees through training and performance reviews.
• Maintain AS9100 compliance, safety standards, corrective actions, and labor agreements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineering and quality to improve processes and yield.
• Track KPIs, support budgets, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee equipment readiness, maintenance, tooling needs, and capital investment recommendations.
• Coordinate with adjacent areas to deliver the overall manufacturing plan.

Skills

Leadership (7+ years)

Aerospace manufacturing

AS9100 knowledge

Machining / machine shop ops

Safety, quality, productivity, OTD

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Red Frog Solutions in Camarillo, CA is seeking a hands-on Production Manager to lead precision aerospace manufacturing operations on-site. You will own daily execution, workforce performance, quality, safety, and continuous improvement while guiding the plant toward next-generation leadership.

The role requires 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership, AS9100 knowledge, and a track record of improving safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery.