Production Manager

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Production Manager Camarillo, California
Job Ref: 41642

PRODUCTION MANAGER OPENING IN CAMARILLO CA. WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE FOR A 100% ONSITE ROLE. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH EXTENSIVE AEROSPACE MANUFACTURING EXPERIENCE. LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH A BACHELORS DEGREE AS WELL.
HIGHLY PREFER SOMEONE BILINGUAL AS WELL.

SALARY: UP TO $165K

BENEFITS KICK IN AFTER 30 DAYS

2 WEEKS VACATION

5 DAYS SICK TIME AS WELL

Production Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing

Reports To: Plant Manager
Department: Operations

Position Summary

The Production Manager is responsible for leading manufacturing operations across Electric Motors (EM) Production, Repair Station, Windings, and related facility operations.

This position has primary responsibility for safety, quality, production, manpower, equipment, maintenance, productivity, and employee development within assigned departments. The Production Manager ensures production schedules and financial objectives are achieved while maintaining compliance with AS9100 aerospace manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily production activities across Electric Motors, Repair Station, Windings, and related manufacturing operations.
Organize and assign work to maximize manpower, equipment, and facility utilization.
Execute production plans and ensure scheduled production requirements are achieved.
Maintain required quality standards and ensure compliance with AS9100 requirements.
Manage assigned corrective actions and drive issues through resolution.
Identify and correct unsafe conditions involving employees, equipment, facilities, and manufacturing processes.
Interview, hire, train, coach, evaluate, and develop manufacturing employees.
Manage employee performance, disciplinary actions, complaints, and adherence to company policies.
Build a strong team environment focused on accountability, communication, safety, quality, and productivity.
Execute applicable provisions of labor agreements and maintain positive employee relations.
Partner with Manufacturing Engineering to improve routing, manufacturing methods, processes, and productivity.
Monitor production and departmental KPIs and support management with budgeting and financial performance.
Drive continuous improvement and productivity projects throughout assigned operations.
Ensure age-sensitive manufacturing materials comply with applicable shelf-life requirements.
Maintain compliance with calibration requirements for manufacturing test and measurement equipment.
Develop, maintain, and execute planned preventive maintenance (PPM) schedules.
Oversee maintenance and reliability of production equipment, tooling, and facility assets.
Evaluate equipment requirements and recommend repair, replacement, or upgrades.
Participate in the selection and justification of capital equipment.
Maintain safe, clean, and organized production and facility areas.
Monitor departmental needs and ensure resources remain aligned with plant and business objectives.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a technical field or equivalent related manufacturing experience.
7+ years of related manufacturing experience required.
Aerospace manufacturing experience required.
AS9100 experience required.
Strong production and operations management experience.
Experience leading skilled manufacturing employees and production teams.
Knowledge of production planning, manpower allocation, quality, safety, maintenance, and equipment reliability.
Experience managing and improving manufacturing KPIs and productivity.
Strong continuous improvement and problem-solving abilities.
Experience partnering with Manufacturing Engineering on process, routing, and productivity improvements.
Experience with preventive maintenance programs and manufacturing equipment preferred.
Strong employee development, coaching, and performance-management skills.
Experience working within a labor agreement/union environment is beneficial.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Must be comfortable working regularly within an active manufacturing environment.
Position requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing, and balancing as needed.
Ability to occasionally lift up to 25 lbs.

ITAR Requirements

This position involves information controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. Person under applicable ITAR requirements.

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