Production Manager

Verus-Aerospace; Anaheim (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Verus Aerospace, LLC in Anaheim, CA is seeking a Production Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of the manufacturing section, drive a high-performing workforce, optimize material flow, and ensure production goals and quality standards are met.

This role requires leadership, experience in aerospace manufacturing, and expertise in lean manufacturing and Six Sigma. You will develop area leaders, manage supervisors, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency across the plant.

Qualifications

• Four-year engineering degree.
• Minimum of six years in aerospace manufacturing (may be substituted).
• At least four years in a management or supervisory role.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts; certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the manufacturing section and manage material flow.
• Build and develop a high-performing workforce and promote safety and quality.
• Ensure production goals and quality standards are met.
• Provide leadership to Production Supervisors and develop area leaders.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence across the facility.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Quality control

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Process improvement

Problem solving

Oral and written communication

Safety awareness

Education

B.S. in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

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Production Manager

Full Time Indirect Anaheim, CA, US

Salary Range: $140,000.00 To $160,000.00 Annually

Position Summary

The Production Manager is in charge of the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing section of the company material flow. Responsible for building a high-performing workforce, the effective use of all manufacturing equipment, and the continuous improvement of material flow throughout the manufacturing facility. Ensures that production goals and quality standards are met.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Leadership can be defines as “getting things done while building relationships”.
• Production Manager leads by example first.
• Production Managers shows a high respect for the individual, recognizing that processes (not just people) determine the quality of the organization’s outputs.
• Production Manager is committed of creating a work environment that promotes both health and safety of employees.
• Production Managers show their commitment to developing people and disseminating the best practices on their field.
• Respect and ethical behavior, positive attitude open to listen others points of view, excellent attendance, excellent track of Quality and display a high degree of ownership and accountability
• Production Manager is in charge of implementing the company strategy, vision and mission.
• Production Manager is in charge of the development of work area leaders: They have to know each person on the group, stretch people to their capacity, show confidence, set standards that pursuit excellence and provide constant feedback.
• Production Supervisors will report directly to the Production Manager.
• Provides ongoing leadership, direction, and support to Production Supervisors to ensure production, quality, safety, and performance expectations are met.
• Provides verbal and written feedback to Production Supervisors regarding performance, development, expectations, and areas for improvement.

Skills

• Production and Processing: Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and movement of aerospace parts and assemblies.
• Mechanical: Knowledge and familiarity of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Mathematics: Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
• Administration and Management: Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning execution, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
• Education and Training: Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
• Customer and Personal Service: Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
• Speaking: Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Oral Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Written Comprehension: The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• Problem Sensitivity: The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.

Values

• Partnership: Understanding that success come from win/win relationships: “Working together, winning together”.
• Responsiveness: Don’t sit on evident problems or unrealized opportunities that lie within our control. No procrastination.
• Innovation: There is always a better way to do what we do better, faster or cheaper.
• Determination: Being responsible and accountable for our commitments.
• Excellence: In our working relationships, in what we do and in what we aspire to become.

Position Requirements

• A four-year Mechanical or Industrial Engineering degree. Six years in Aerospace Manufacturing work experience may be substituted.
• Four years work experience in a management/supervisory role.
• Familiar with a variety of the aerospace manufacturing field's concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Proficient with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts preferable with a recognized certification.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP Applications.