Production Manager

Astronics Corporation; Oregon; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Astronics-PECO in Clackamas, OR is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee our manufacturing operations ensuring safe, cost-effective, and high-quality output.

The successful candidate will lead supervisors and teams, monitor KPIs, develop annual operating budgets, drive Lean initiatives, ensure compliance with health and safety, and work with unionized workforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering preferred.
• Five years of related experience and/or training; union experience preferred.
• Experience managing unionized workforces.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and manuals.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity with automated MRP systems and MS Office.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop production supervisors and team members.
• Track KPIs for production efficiency, quality, and cost; report to management.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet targets.
• Allocate resources including personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure quality standards and reduce defects and waste.
• Implement Lean manufacturing and other process improvements.
• Develop annual operating budgets for departments.
• Address employee performance issues per the union contract.
• Ensure safety compliance and train employees in safety protocols.

Skills

Leadership

Reporting

Lean Manufacturing

MRP systems

Analytical skills

Communication

MS Office

Problem solving

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering

Tools

MRP systems

MS Office

Job description

Astronics-PECO, located in picturesque Clackamas, Oregon near the foothills of Mt. Hood, designs, certifies, manufactures, and sells a wide range of products to commercial, government, and military markets throughout the world. Our highly engineered interior and structural aerospace products are supplied to the largest aircraft manufacturers and are installed in aircraft around the globe, and our military products are used in critical national defense applications. The Max-Viz enhanced visions systems (EVS) are designed and certified for use as an improvement to safety by a vast array of airplanes, helicopters, and unmanned-aerial-vehicles in the commercial, government, and military marketplace. PECO-Controls are well established temperature control devices designed for applications where high quality is a must, such as the hospitality industry, commercial cooking, and other critical applications.

We are looking for an experienced leader to fill our Production Manager role! You will be key in the oversight of our production processes to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality output. To be most successful you will be innovative, action-oriented, a natural problem solver with a high level of commitment to your team. You will strive to continuously improve our processes and products to meet the PECO standard!

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead, mentor, and develop production team supervisors and members, fostering a collaborative and motivated work force.
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to production efficiency, quality, and cost. Prepare regular reports for upper management on production performance and areas for improvement.
• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production targets are met.
• Manage and allocate resources effectively, including personnel, materials, and equipment.
• Ensure quality standards are followed and upheld, minimizing defects and waste.
• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, reduce costs, and improve quality. Utilize methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing and other best practices.
• Develops annual operating budgets for assigned departments.
• Investigates and resolves employee performance issues in a timely manner, counseling employees and implementing formal discipline as required by the Company’s collective bargaining agreement.
• Ensures compliance of company’s policies and procedures are being met.
• Ensures that the production environment complies with health and safety regulations. Promote a culture of safety and ensure all employees are trained in safety protocols.
• Ocassional travel may be required to meet customers, visit sites, and supplier facilities
• Performs other work-related duties as assigned.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering preferred.
• Five years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Experience managing unionized workforces preferred.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and employees.
• Strong familiarity with automated MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office applications.
• Technical knowledge of Assembly, CNC Machining, and Die Casting processes desired.

Employment Eligibility Requirements:

This position may involve access to items subject to U.S. export-control laws. Employment is contingent upon the employee’s authorization to access such items under applicable law. The company does not guarantee and is under no obligation to seek such authorization if it would be necessary.

An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a pre-employment background and drug screening (including cannabis). Applicants who do not successfully pass both the drug and background screenings will not be considered for employment.

Accommodation Requests:

Astronics PECOis committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail [e-mail] or call: 503-387-6045. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis.

Astronics-PECO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world's aerospace, defense, and other mission critical industries with proven, innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity, lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve complex challenges. For over 50 years, Astronics has delivered creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines, militaries, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation of Astronics. The Company's strategy is to increase its value by developing technologies and capabilities that provide innovative solutions to its targeted markets. For more information on Astronics and its solutions, visit www.Astronics.com .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Voluntary Self-Identification

For government reporting purposes, we ask candidates to respond to the below self-identification survey.Completion of the form is entirely voluntary. Whatever your decision, it will not be considered in the hiringprocess or thereafter. Any information that you do provide will be recorded and maintained in aconfidential file.

As set forth in Astronics Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.

If you believe you belong to any of the categories of protected veterans listed below, please indicate by making the appropriate selection.As a government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA), we request this information in order to measurethe effectiveness of the outreach and positive recruitment efforts we undertake pursuant to VEVRAA. Classification of protected categoriesis as follows:

A \"disabled veteran\" is one of the following: a veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; or a person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.

A \"recently separated veteran\" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.

An \"active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran\" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a war, or in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized under the laws administered by the Department of Defense.

An \"Armed forces service medal veteran\" means a veteran who, while serving on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service, participated in a United States military operation for which an Armed Forces service medal was awarded pursuant to Executive Order 12985.