Plant Manager

M.S. Aerospace; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Discretionary bonus eligibility

Job summary

AS Aerospace Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager for aerospace manufacturing in Santa Clarita, CA. The role leads day-to-day operations, focusing on safety, quality, and on‑time delivery in a high‑mix, high‑precision environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of plant or production management in aerospace, strong leadership and ERP/MRP experience, and a background in CNC machining and AS9100. Full‑time position with competitive salary and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k),

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in production or plant management in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Experience leading manufacturing teams in a high‑mix environment.
• Experience working in AS9100‑regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage daily plant operations to meet manufacturing needs and customer quality, delivery.
• Oversee manufacturing processes including forging, CNC machining, and assembly.
• Ensure production output, product quality, and on‑time shipping goals are achieved.
• Lead, coach, and develop department supervisors, team leads, and operators.
• Allocate labor, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity and asset utilization.
• Monitor KPIs such as throughput, scrap, rework, and machine utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean and Six Sigma.”
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100 and customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

CNC machining

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: SANTA CLARITA, CA 91530, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $80,000.00 - $120,000.00 Salary/year, Job Shift: Day, A.S. Aerospace Inc. (ASA) is an aerospace manufacturer of high strength specialty internally threaded fasteners. Our products are of the highest quality and very close tolerances. Our products support the US Government and the most demanding OEMs in the commercial aviation industry. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

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Position: Plant Manager – Aerospace ManufacturingLocation: Santa Clarita, CAEmployment Type: Full-TimeIndustry: Aerospace Manufacturing (Precision Fasteners)Company OverviewAS Aerospace is a fast-growing aerospace manufacturer specializing in high-strength, precision fasteners used in commercial aviation, defense, and U.S. government programs. Our products are manufactured to extremely tight tolerances and meet the highest quality standards, including AS9100. A CNC machining background is highly preferred. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to lead within a dynamic, high-precision manufacturing environment.

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery. This role drives continuous improvement, optimizes production processes, and leads production teams to a high-mix, high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, hands‑on manufacturing knowledge, and experience managing aerospace or precision machining operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage daily plant operations to meet manufacturing needs and customer quality, delivery.
• Oversee manufacturing processes including forging, CNC machining (drilling, tapping, milling), and assembly.
• Ensure production output, product quality, and on‑time shipping goals are achieved.
• Lead, coach, and develop department supervisors, team leads, and operators.
• Allocate labor, equipment, and materials efficiently to maximize productivity and asset utilization.
• Monitor key performance metrics such as throughput, scrap, rework, labor efficiency and machine utilization.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and waste reduction.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues.
• Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and internal quality systems.
• Promote a strong safety‑first culture and ensure adherence to all safety policies.
• Oversee equipment maintenance coordination and minimize unplanned downtime.
• Address employee concerns, performance issues in the workforce planning needs.
• Maintain accurate production documentation and reporting through ERP/MRP systems.
• Stay current with best practices in manufacturing leadership and aerospace production.

Qualifications

Required:

• 3–5+ years of production or plant management experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
• Proven experience leading manufacturing teams in a job shop or high‑mix environment.
• Strong understanding of machining (CNC Lathes), tooling, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working in AS9100‑regulated environments.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational abilities.
• Computer proficiency and experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, or a related field desired.
• CNC machining background (setup, tooling, or programming).
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Machine shop, tool & die, or assembly tooling experience.

Schedule & Work Environment

• Full‑time, Monday–Friday
• Overtime, on‑call, and weekend availability as required by production needs
• On‑site manufacturing facility

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Discretionary bonus eligibility based on individual and company performance

A.S. Aerospace Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

A.S. Aerospace Inc. will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of Los Angeles Municipal Code, Chapter XVIII, Article 9.