Manufacturing Operations Lead (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 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.