Production Manager

Arrowhead Products Corporation; Los Alamitos (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowhead Products Corporation in California seeks a Manufacturing Supervisor to manage a designated manufacturing activity, coordinating multiple groups to produce aerospace and related components safely and efficiently to meet delivery schedules.

The role emphasizes planning, scheduling, productivity improvements, budget adherence, and compliance with aerospace quality standards, with leadership of diverse fabrication, machining, forming, and assembly operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 5 years supervisory experience, aerospace preferred.
• Knowledge of aerospace quality standards and processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong communication and planning skills.
• Ability to manage departmental budgets.

Responsibilities

• Plan and oversee manufacturing operations in assigned area.
• Organize programs to plan/schedule and drive productivity improvements.
• Schedule delivery requirements to meet customer lead times.
• Supervise diverse manufacturing operations including fabrication, machining, and assembly.
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and procedures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and budget adherence.
• Collaborate with other departments and maintain safe working environment.
• Ensure adherence to company policies and housekeeping.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Production planning

Scheduling / workflow management

Engineering drawings reading

Interpersonal / communication skills

Budgeting / financial targets

Quality standards knowledge

Teamwork / collaboration

Sense of urgency

Education

BA/BS or equivalent experience

Tools

Manufacturing software

Job description

Job Summary:Manages a designated Manufacturing activity of the Company, providing direction and coordination to the operations of several diverse manufacturing groups engaged in producing metallic or non-metallic products for aerospace, government and/or commercial applications in a safe and efficient manner to meet customer delivery schedules.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:Plans manufacturing operations and activities within the assigned area.Organizes programs to plans/schedules and drives improvements in productivity.Schedules delivery requirements, maintaining a structured workflow to meet quoted customer need dates of hardware.Provides supervision to a variety of manufacturing operations including processing, fabrication, forming, machining and assembly of metallic and/or composite parts.Ensures compliance with aerospace quality standards, systems and processes.Challenges conventional manufacturing wisdom and develops innovative production/process techniques.Drive the continuous improvement of their assigned business.Fosters a cooperative working relationship with other Arrowhead Departments.Ensures adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.Ensures the financial targets are achieved.Job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.Education and ExperienceMinimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment plus BA/BS or equivalent experience.Minimum 5 years supervisory experience preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment.Knowledge, Skill and AbilitiesTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Excellent interpersonal skillsExcellent planning and organizational skillsProficient with computerized manufacturing and business softwareCapable of developing and managing departmental budgetsPossess strong background in manufacturing processes and specificationsAbility to read and understand engineering drawingsMust have excellent communication skills both written and oral.Supervisory ResponsibilitiesAble to oversee the work of your direct reports; ensuring they are effectively producing quality work.Core BehaviorsTeamwork/CollaborationAccountabilitySense of UrgencyCommunicationPersistencePhysical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Lift up to 35 lbs.Push and pull 35 lbs.Bend OccasionallySit, Stand, and Walk FrequentlyTalk and Listen FrequentlySpecial RequirementsFAA-safety sensitive. Subject to a pre-employment drug screening for Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP); then random screenings for alcohol, Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP) after hire.Limitations and DisclaimerThe statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accommodations with those individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA.