Second-Shift Aerospace Manufacturing Leader - Lean & OTIF

doncastersexternalcareersite; Groton (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Competitive 401K

Competitive medical insurance

Job summary

Doncasters in Groton, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead operations on the second shift. You will drive strategic and day-to-day leadership for the designated product mix, building a skilled team and ensuring on-time, in-full delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or Manufacturing Technology or 10 years of equivalent management experience, plus advanced communication and ERP/PC skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or Manufacturing Technology with 5+ years experience and 2+ years leading a group.
• Alternatively, 10 years of Manufacturing Management experience in lieu of degree.
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills; ERP systems proficiency; strong PC skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for designated product mix to develop a skilled, motivated workforce.
• Maximize productivity by achieving operational standard hours, booking operations, and addressing underperformance.
• Lead capital investments, new manufacturing operations and methods to increase productivity and reduce costs.
• Develop and execute plans to boost engineering and production competitiveness through lean techniques and new manufacturing methods.
• Optimize factory performance, ensuring cost-effective process flow, tooling, and equipment utilization, delivering OTIF.

Skills

Advanced written and verbal comms

ERP systems knowledge

Advanced PC skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or Manufacturing Technology

10 years Manufacturing Management experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Doncasters in Groton, CT is seeking a Manufacturing Manager to lead operations on the second shift. You will drive strategic and day-to-day leadership for the designated product mix, building a skilled team and ensuring on-time, in-full delivery.

The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science or Manufacturing Technology or 10 years of equivalent management experience, plus advanced communication and ERP/PC skills.