Assembly Production Manager

ITT Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Short/Long-term disability

Paid time off

Growth and development opportunities

Job summary

ITT Inc. is seeking an Assembly Production Manager to lead the Switches and Valves assembly operations for aerospace components.

You will drive daily production, safety, quality, and on-time delivery while partnering with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and HR. You will coach supervisors and assemble teams, promote Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement, and ensure compliance with AS9100 and FAA requirements in a fast-paced, regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Management, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing experience in aerospace/defense context.
• 3-5 years of leadership experience across multiple production lines.
• Strong knowledge of AS9100 and regulatory requirements.
• Proficiency with ERP and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee daily assembly operations for Switches and Valves.
• Achieve production schedules while maintaining quality and safety.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement fixes.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and resources.
• Lead process improvements using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA, and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain and HR.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Team development

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About ITT

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life.

About ITT

ITT Inc. (NYSE: ITT) is a diversified global leading manufacturer of highly engineered critical components and customized technology solutions serving the flow, aerospace and defense, transportation, industrial, and energy markets. Through operational execution, innovation, and disciplined capital deployment, including strategic acquisitions such as SPX FLOW, ITT partners with its customers to deliver enduring solutions to the key industries that underpin our modern way of life. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, ITT has a market cap of roughly $20 billion and employs more than 15,000 people across 40 countries and serves customers in approximately 125 countries. Following the acquisition of SPX FLOW, the company is expected to generate $5.4 billion in annual revenue. Our businesses are organized in three distinct segments, each based around our core engineering DNA:

Flow Technologies

A global leader in, providing a broad portfolio of pumps, valves, mixing and agitation equipment, heat transfer, homogenizers, separation, water and wastewater treatment, and engineered process solutions. Our leading brands include the iconic Goulds Pumps (with more than 175 years of history), Anhydro, APV, Bornemann, Bran+Luebbe, C'treat, Engineered Valves, Gerstenberg Schröder, Habonim, Johnson Pump, Lightnin, Philadelphia, Plenty, PRO Cast, Rheinhütte, Seital Separation, Stelzer, Svanehøj, Tigerholm, Uutechnic, VIDAR, Waukesha Cherry-Burrell.

Motion Technologies

A global leader in brake pads (ICE and electrified brake pads) and shock absorbers (energy absorption solutions) for transportation applications. Our leading brands include Friction Technologies, KONI and Axtone.

Connect and Control Technologies

A leader in critical applications for the aerospace, defense and industrial markets, including harsh environment connectors and control components. Our leading brands include ITT Cannon, Enidine, Aerospace Controls and kSARIA.

Position Summary

The Assembly Production Manager is responsible for leading and managing all assembly operations within the Switches and Valves Departments to ensure the safe, efficient, and compliant production of aerospace components. This role oversees daily manufacturing activities, production planning, quality performance, employee development, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring adherence to aerospace industry standards, customer requirements, and company objectives. The Assembly Manager partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Planning, and Human Resources to achieve operational excellence, on-time delivery, and customer satisfaction.

Essential Responsibilities

Production Management

• Direct and oversee daily assembly operations for the Switches and Valves manufacturing departments.
• Ensure production schedules are achieved while maintaining quality, safety, and cost targets.
• Monitor production performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency.
• Coordinate manpower, materials, equipment, and resources to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Review production metrics and develop action plans to achieve operational goals.

Leadership and Employee Development

• Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, leads, and assembly personnel.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
• Support workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, training, and succession planning efforts.
• Ensure employees are properly trained and qualified in assembly processes and work instructions.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure compliance with AS9100, FAA, customer-specific requirements, and applicable regulatory standards.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to address nonconformances, corrective actions, and root cause investigations.
• Promote a quality-first culture focused on defect prevention and continuous improvement.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation, work instructions, and process controls are properly maintained and followed.
• Support internal, customer, and regulatory audits.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and process improvement initiatives.
• Analyze production data and implement improvements that enhance productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Utilize key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor department performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead projects focused on waste reduction, cycle time improvements, and cost savings.

Safety and Environmental Compliance

• Promote and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Conduct regular safety observations and support corrective actions to eliminate hazards.
• Ensure employees follow all safety procedures and use required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Participate in incident investigations and implement preventive measures.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Engineering on new product introductions, process improvements, and manufacturing support.
• Work with Supply Chain and Planning teams to resolve material shortages and scheduling challenges.
• Support capacity planning and strategic initiatives to meet business growth objectives.
• Provide regular updates to leadership regarding departmental performance, risks, and improvement opportunities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Production Efficiency and Throughput
• First Pass Yield (FPY)
• Scrap and Rework Reduction
• Labor Productivity
• Safety Performance
• Employee Engagement and Retention
• Corrective Action Closure and Quality Objectives

Position Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Management, Operations Management, or related field preferred OR equivalent manufacturing leadership experience.

Experience

• Minimum 7 years of manufacturing experience in an aerospace, defense, or highly regulated environment.
• Minimum 3-5 years of leadership experience managing manufacturing or assembly operations.
• Experience managing multiple production lines or departments preferred.
• Strong understanding of aerospace assembly processes, quality systems, and regulatory requirements.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace manufacturing practices.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyze production metrics and drive operational improvements.

Equal Pay Act Statement

We aim to pay our 'ITT'ers' fairly and competitively in the locations that they live and work. Pay-for-performance is a principle that we believe in, and employees are rewarded based not only on 'what' they accomplish, but also on how they reflect ITT’s values. ITT offers a competitive salary and robust total rewards package, such as health insurance, 401(k), short and long-term disability, paid time off, growth and developmental opportunities, and other incentive compensation programs. Specific benefits are dependent upon whether or not the position is part of a collective-bargaining agreement. The salary offered to a candidate is based several factors such as candidate experience and qualifications, location, as well as market and business considerations.

Equal Pay Act Range

Salary Annual $136,500 - $203,900.00