Production Manager - Ashburn, VA

VetJobs; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VetJobs in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Production Manager to lead a highly technical Engineering and Manufacturing team, acting as the senior interface between Engineering and Production and managing a team of Technical Assemblers. The role emphasizes ERP administration, production planning, inventory and reporting, with collaboration on BOMs and NPI for manufacturability.

This position requires a US citizen, strong quality/process improvement mindset, and experience with ISO9001/AS9100 QMS.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices within a manufacturing environment.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, and follow assembly instruction, verify drawings and equipment layouts
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with the Engineering Team while multi-tasking between the requirements and deadlines of multiple projects
• ISO9001 or AS9100 QMS experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Establish and track KPIs related to productivity, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.
• Serve as the primary operational owner and subject matter expert for the ERP platform.
• Manage production orders, work orders, inventory transactions, and manufacturing workflows.
• Ensure data integrity across manufacturing, inventory, purchasing, and warehouse modules.
• Train employees on Odoo processes and ensure compliance with procedures.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and align physical inventory with ERP data.
• Develop inventory control procedures to minimize stock discrepancies and costs.
• Collaborate with Engineering on BOMs, revisions, and documentation; support NPI.
• Promote a culture of quality and continuous improvement using Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.

Skills

ERP systems

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Odoo

Production planning

Quality assurance

Tools

CAD / 3D modeling software

Reading engineering drawings

Job description

Job Description

Work as part of a highly technical Engineering and Manufacturing team as Production Manager. Be the senior interface between Engineering and Production, where you will manage a team of Technical Assemblers. This dynamic role calls for a proactive, energetic individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about optimizing production workflows.

A Major Responsibility Of This Position Is The Administration, Optimization, And Day-to-day Management Of The Company's ERP System, Including Production Planning, Inventory Management, Purchasing Workflows, And Operational Reporting. Other Key Tasks Include

Production Operations Management

• Plan, organize, and oversee daily manufacturing operations to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to productivity, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery.

ERP System Administration

• Serve as the primary operational owner and subject matter expert for the ERP platform.
• Manage production orders, work orders, inventory transactions, and manufacturing workflows.
• Ensure data integrity and accuracy across manufacturing, inventory, purchasing, and warehouse modules.
• Train employees on Odoo processes and ensure compliance with established procedures.

Inventory Management

• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure alignment between physical inventory and ERP system data.
• Develop inventory control procedures to minimize stock discrepancies and inventory carrying costs.

Engineering and Manufacturing Coordination

• Collaborate with Engineering to ensure accurate product configurations, BOMs, revisions, and manufacturing documentation.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) activities and transition designs into production.
• Participate in design reviews to ensure manufacturability and operational efficiency.

Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Promote a culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Support implementation of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Analyze production metrics and identify opportunities for cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

Qualifications

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices within a manufacturing environment.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, and follow assembly instruction, verify drawings and equipment layouts
• Ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing, with the Engineering Team while multi-tasking between the requirements and deadlines of multiple projects
• ISO9001 or AS9100 QMS experience.

Desired

• IPC/WHMA-A-620 experience
• IPC J-STD-001 experience
• Experience with CAD / 3D modeling software

Work Location: Ashburn, VA. In person

Salary Range $75,000-$100,000