Aviation Manufacturing Operations Manager

Piper Aircraft; Vero Beach (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Piper Aircraft is seeking a Production Manager to lead front line supervisors in assembling aircraft parts and systems, ensuring quality and on-time delivery in compliance with PPS, PMS and FAA requirements. The role focuses on staffing, budgeting, cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, QA and Manufacturing Support, driving continuous improvement and safe operations across multiple departments.

This senior leadership position typically oversees 75-200 team members and requires 5-10

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of management experience in operations or related discipline (preferred).
• Thorough knowledge of aircraft assembly and/or mechanics.
• Ability to work with basic mathematics.

Responsibilities

• Ensure team compliance with QAM/QIM and FAA requirements.
• Serve as liaison among Engineering, QA, Production Control and other support teams.
• Drive continuous process improvement to improve quality, reduce costs and improve schedule attainment.
• Manage staffing, budgeting and performance across assigned areas.
• Direct hiring and performance evaluations in accordance with policies.
• Promote safety and ensure proper use of PPE and safety equipment.

Skills

Leadership

Staff management

FAA/QAM/QIM knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

P PPS

Windows OS

Job description

Piper Aircraft is seeking a Production Manager to lead front line supervisors in assembling aircraft parts and systems, ensuring quality and on-time delivery in compliance with PPS, PMS and FAA requirements. The role focuses on staffing, budgeting, cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, QA and Manufacturing Support, driving continuous improvement and safe operations across multiple departments.

This senior leadership position typically oversees 75-200 team members and requires 5-10