Manager – Production

Vertical Mag; Tulsa (OK); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonaca North America in Tulsa, OK is seeking a Manager – Production to lead a performance-driven manufacturing team in aerospace. You will drive yield, uptime, throughput, and safety training while developing employees and sustaining high quality and on-time delivery.

This role directs planning, scheduling, and supervision of production and support staff, emphasizes lean methods, cost control, and continuous improvement, and requires strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 5 – 8 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing/processing plant
• Experience with lean manufacturing
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions one-on-one from groups or individuals
• Ability to solve practical problems, utilizing standard operating procedures.
• Ability to interpret information furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form, to determine the best course of action among various alternatives.
• Aerospace industry knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

• Reviews production orders and schedules to plan department operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for processing parts.
• Oversees development of work teams for achieving company goals.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates processing activities.
• Reviews production and operating reports to ensure costs are controlled and delays are prevented.
• Directs efforts to measure productivity and identify cost reductions.
• Implements and updates standard operating procedures to ensure quality.
• Leads coaching, training and development of production staff.
• Promotes continuous improvement and safe working practices.
• Supervises production and support supervisors and assigns work.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Team-based environment

Presentation skills

Problem solving

Aerospace industry knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

5–8 years supervisory experience

Aerospace industry knowledge preferred

Job description

Job Description

WHO ARE WESonaca North America is driven by a passion for innovation and a commitment to excellence. As a leading provider of aerospace and defense solutions, we are dedicated to making air and space travel safe and sustainable. We have 10 locations across North America and our engineering expertise and operational excellence set us apart from the competition.Since the beginning in 1948, we have a proven track record of delivering high-quality products and services that are reliable, safe, and efficient. Our team of experts is dedicated to staying ahead of the curve in the aerospace and defense industry, utilizing the latest technologies and processes to ensure that we deliver the best possible solutions to our customers.

POSITION SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Manager – Production. Our Manager of Production Drives a performance-based culture, with specific focus on yield, uptime, throughput, employee development, and safety training, while building a team of engaged employees. Directs and coordinates activities of planning and receiving personnel, support personnel, as well as all production departments in processing materials within Sonaca North America.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews production orders and schedules to ascertain product data such as types, quantities and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates, in order to plan department operations.
• Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for processing parts.
• Oversees the development of work teams to ensure the efficient and effective accomplishment of the company’s goals and objectives.
• Prepares operational schedules and coordinates processing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications and customer requirements.
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational issues to ensure minimum costs and to prevent operational delays.
• Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and/or improvement.
• Develops and/or revises standard operational and working practices to ensure compliance with standards.
• Leads employees in career progression and learning through effective communications, coaching, training and development.
• Encourages subordinates to strive for operational excellence by continually challenging old methods or ways of thinking and taking responsible risks to maximize results; serves as a role model in innovative thinking and process improvement.
• Directly supervises production and support supervisors.
• Plans, schedules, coordinates and assigns work and establishes goals and priorities for subordinate employees.
• Delegates responsibility and authority to subordinate staff.
• Implements and interprets policies and procedures developed by other members of the senior management.
• Develops, recommends and coordinates the implementation of new procedures.
• Formulates performance standards in relation to Sonaca North America behaviors; provides ongoing feedback; conducts bi-annual evaluations; and initiates personnel actions for subordinates.
• Assesses and approves performance evaluations and personnel actions of production employees.
• Handles customer-supplied product with care.
• Strives to meet and exceed customer expectations by adhering to Sonaca North America’s quality standards.
• Practices Sonaca North America behaviors.
• Adheres to protocol for quality and on-time delivery.
• Adheres to all safety requirements and enforces compliance.
• Manages time effectively so that production schedules are met.
• Interacts professionally with co-workers and vendors; understands internal customers; and strives to maintain good relations with others.
• Responds quickly to inquiries and follows up as needed.
• May assist in other areas or perform other duties as required by business demands.
• Embraces change to ensure overall success of the company.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCES

• Bachelors degree preferred
• 5 – 8 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing/processing plant
• Experience with lean manufacturing
• Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions one-on-one from groups or individuals.
• Ability to solve practical problems, utilizing standard operating procedures.
• Ability to interpret information furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form, to determine the best course of action among various alternatives.
• Aerospace industry knowledge preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time
• Noise levels ranging from quiet to extremely loud
• Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) when working on the manufacturing floor including, but not limited to, eye, ear, and foot protection
• May occasionally lift and /or move up to 10-50 pounds

WHY CHOOSE SONACA NORTH AMERICA?

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a percentage company-match contribution
• Competitive wages
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and accidental insurance
• Short-term disability
• Long-term disability
• Employee assistance plan - for access to counseling, consulting, and other community resources
• Wellness program
• Tuition assistance
• Subject to eligibility, terms, and conditions

Sonaca North America is an equal employment opportunity employer. Consistent with applicable law, Sonaca North America provides access and opportunities to those with disabilities. This includes providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who seek to access the company’s online application system. If an applicant is unable to fully access the online application system, Sonaca North America will provide a reasonable accommodation. Applicants with disabilities may contact us at 636-916-2400 for assistance accessing the on-line application system. Callers should have a detailed description of the requested accommodation, their name and preferred method of contact ready for Sonaca North America's Human Resources Department. Sonaca North America will make every effort to respond within two (2) business days. This phone number is not for the general submission of application materials. Sonaca North America is an E-Verify Employer. Sonaca North America is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Disability/Veterans Employer.