Production Manager

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

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for Site production performance with respect to HS&E, on-time delivery, production cost and quality and adherence to the production plan.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and manage day-to-day production operations. Plan production to ensure delivery of products on time, to quality and cost

• Ensure effective utilization of production resources and drive productivity improvements

• Manage staff selection, performance and development to ensure requisite competencies and capabilities

• Update and Maintain necessary records/ documents of production work performed including the defined DLA board, ensuring items are escalated as appropriate

• Ensure a safe working environment and compliance with relevant legislation and Company requirements

Supervisory Scope

• Direct Reports: hires, retains, trains, coaches, guides, directs and develops direct reports using company-wide processes, tools and resources
• Indirect Reports: may delegate work of others and provide guidance, direction and mentoring to indirect reports

Required Skills

Minimum Qualifications

Education Level (Required): High School Diploma or GED or equivalent experience

Education Level (Preferred): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

2+ years of experience in production management

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities List

• A solid understanding of capacity planning and management, including Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), work scheduling techniques and inventory management

• A solid understanding of LEAN production management.

• A qualified “Green Belt” with demonstrated experience of leading Kaizen events

• Demonstrable people management and team leadership skills

• A good understanding of HSE principles

• A basic understanding of Zero Defects methodology and Quality Management techniques, such as 8 the Disciplines of Problem Solving (8D) and Statistical Process Control

• A basic understanding of finance principles and their application to the production environment

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work