Athens - Manager, Manufacturing (Night Shift)

Accurus Aerospace; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Accurus Aerospace Athens is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing operations. You will oversee machinists, tooling staff, and supervisors, while leading continuous improvement and cost-efficiency initiatives.

The role requires strong leadership and a track record in manufacturing management, with a focus on safety and quality. Night shift operations, budgeting, and cross-functional collaboration will be key aspects of the position.

Qualifications

• Accountability and ownership of actions.
• Understanding of throughput, productivity, efficiency, scrap, and cost analysis.
• Ability to coach and develop staff.
• Clear oral communication skills.
• Clear written communication skills.
• Ability to resolve conflicts effectively.
• Strong decision-making under procedures.
• Ability to delegate tasks appropriately.
• Sound judgment in complex situations.
• Proven leadership and team direction.
• Strong overall management capability.
• Problem solving with proactive approaches.
• Effective time management to meet deadlines.
• 5+ years in manufacturing leadership, with cellular experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing operations for shop floor personnel and supervisors.
• Hire, train, evaluate, and manage staff performance.
• Manage budgets and expenditures to meet production targets.
• Review schedules and production orders to align with resources and budget.
• Identify process variations and lead continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with Quality, Supply Chain, and Engineering to achieve customer quality and delivery.
• Support Quality Policy and objectives with the Quality Manager.
• Provide resources to Engineering for tech transfer to production.
• Set and monitor product standards and perform sampling/testing as needed.
• Train and mentor supervisors and managers to align with company goals.
• Improve cost performance and ensure accurate cost reporting.
• Ensure safety regulations and procedures are followed.
• Coordinate with R&D to develop new products/processes.
• Coordinate maintenance and equipment modifications as needed.
• Ensure consistent administration of company policies.
• Encourage employee involvement and suggestion programs.
• Perform hands-on shop duties when required.
• Supervise direct reports and maintain safe working environment.

Skills

Accountability

Business acumen

Coaching & development

Oral communication

Written communication

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Delegation

Judgment

Leadership

Management

Problem solving

Time management

5+ yrs manufact. leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Preferred, or Six Sigma, APICS

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Accurus Aerospace Athens, 180 Trans Tech Drive, Athens, Georgia, United States of America

Job Description

Posted Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:00 AM

Manufacturing Manager

Level: Management

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Night

Job Categories: Management

Job Summary

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing products in accordance with cost, quality, and quantity specifications.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

• Oversees manufacturing operations for machinists, detail operators, deburr personnel, tooling technicians and supervisors.
• Hire, train, evaluate, or discharge staff or resolve personnel grievances.
• Manage budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or human resources, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
• Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Identify sources of product and process variation through the use of root cause analysis and lead measureable improvement efforts using Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Clearly support leadership of company Quality Policy and Objectives by working closely with Quality Manager to ensure the common commitment to Quality.
• Partner with Supply Chain Manager and Quality departments to ensure that all customer expectations are fully met.
• Provide support and resources to Engineering department to facilitate the effective transfer of technologies from development to production.
• Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
• Work closely with Human Resources to train and mentor supervisors and managers to equip them to meet the expectations set forth in the company's goals and objectives.
• Improve the cost performance of the operations areas and ensure that proper scanning and other mechanisms are being used to ensure responsible cost reporting and accountability at all levels.
• Ensure safety regulations and policy procedures are followed and enforced by personnel.
• Review plans and confer with research or support staff to develop new products or processes.
• Coordinate or recommend procedures for facility or equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.
• Ensure that company policies and procedures are fairly and consistently administered throughout all operational areas.
• Encourage employee suggestion or involvement programs.
• Provide other incidental duties as may be required, including hands‑on shop duties as required.
• Supervise the work of direct reports; ensuring direct reports and all shop floor employees work in a safe environment in line with health, safety, and environmental requirements.
• Coordinate with Maintenance department on equipment/repair priorities.
• Manage and oversee recycle processes and equipment.

Qualifications

• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions.
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp, understand, and use business concepts and metrics, specifically but not limited to through put, productivity, efficiency, scrap, and cost analysis at a detail and high level.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Conflict Resolution - Ability to deal with others in an antagonistic situation.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Judgment - The ability to formulate a sound decision using the available information.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Self-Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
• Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• 5 plus years of experience in Manufacturing and Leadership Role Cellular manufacturing experience is a plus.

Education/Certifications & License

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration Preferred, or Six Sigma, APICS

Computer Skills

• Proficient Computer skills – Intermediate to Advance knowledge of Microsoft Office Products

Accurus offers a comprehensive employee benefit package upon completion of 30 days of employment. For full details, please visit the benefits section of our website.

All job offers are contingentupon successfully completing a drug screen and criminal background screening. Certain positions may require a Motor Vehicle Report (MVR), a credit report, and/or a medical physical examination.

Accurus Aerospace Athens, 180 Trans Tech Drive, Athens, Georgia, United States of America