Lean Production Manager: Lead Operations, Quality & Safety

Axillon Aerospace, Inc.; Erlanger (KY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Axillon Aerospace, Inc. seeks a Production Manager to lead day-to-day site production, ensuring on-time delivery, quality and cost targets. You will plan production, optimize resources and drive productivity improvements while maintaining records and safety compliance.

The role oversees staff development and emphasizes a safe, compliant work environment and cross-functional collaboration to meet production plans.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 2+ years in production management.
• Strong understanding of capacity planning, LEAN and quality basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day production operations.
• Plan production to ensure on-time delivery, quality and cost targets.
• Drive productivity improvements and optimize resource utilization.
• Manage staff selection, performance and development.
• Maintain records and ensure escalation when needed.
• Ensure a safe working environment and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Capacity planning

LEAN production

Green Belt/Kaizen

People management

HSE principles

8D/Problem Solving

Finance basics

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Axillon Aerospace, Inc. seeks a Production Manager to lead day-to-day site production, ensuring on-time delivery, quality and cost targets. You will plan production, optimize resources and drive productivity improvements while maintaining records and safety compliance.

The role oversees staff development and emphasizes a safe, compliant work environment and cross-functional collaboration to meet production plans.