Production Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing (Multi-...

u003ch1u003eu003cspanu003eu003cstrongu003eProduction Manager - Aerospace Manufacturing (Multi-Site, Multi-Shift Operations)u003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h1u003eu003ch3u003eu003cspanu003eu003cstrongu003eAbout the Roleu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h3u003eu003cpu003eWe are seeking a results-driven and experienced u003cstrongu003eProduction Manageru003c/strongu003e to oversee manufacturing operations across u003cstrongu003etwo facilitiesu003c/strongu003e and u003cstrongu003etwo shiftsu003c/strongu003e, managing a team of u003cstrongu003e50+ employeesu003c/strongu003e. This role is critical to ensuring u003cstrongu003eoperational efficiency, product quality, and on-time deliveryu003c/strongu003e within a highly regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.u003c/pu003eu003cpu003eThe ideal candidate is a strong leader who thrives in fast-paced operations, understands u003cstrongu003especial processesu003c/strongu003e, and can drive performance across multiple teams and locations.u003c/pu003eu003ch3u003eu003cspanu003eu003cstrongu003eKey Responsibilitiesu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h3u003eu003ch4u003eu003cspanu003eu003cstrongu003eOperations Leadershipu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h4u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eOversee daily production across u003cstrongu003etwo buildings and two shiftsu003c/strongu003e, ensuring seamless coordination and communicationu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eManage and develop a team of u003cstrongu003e50+ operators, leads, and supervisorsu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDrive accountability, performance standards, and team engagement across all shiftsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eEstablish clear KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, and productivityu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch4u003eu003cspanu003eu003cstrongu003eProduction u0026Performanceu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h4u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eEnsure production targets and customer delivery schedules are consistently metu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eOptimize staffing, scheduling, and workflow across both facilitiesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eMonitor and improve key metrics: throughput, efficiency, scrap, and downtimeu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eCoordinate cross-shift handoffs to ensure continuity and consistencyu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch4u003eu003cspanu003eu003cstrongu003eQuality u0026Complianceu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h4u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eEnsure all operations meet requirements for:u003culu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan class= 'hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline 'u003eu003cspan class= 'whitespace-normal 'u003eNadcapu003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan class= 'hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline 'u003eu003cspan class= 'whitespace-normal 'u003eISO 9001u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eu003cspan class= 'hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline 'u003eu003cspan class= 'whitespace-normal 'u003eAS9100u003c/spanu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePartner with Quality and Engineering teams to maintain compliance and resolve issuesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSupport audits and ensure adherence to all process and documentation requirementsu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch4u003eu003cspanu003eu003cstrongu003eContinuous Improvementu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h4u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eLead Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce wasteu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eIdentify and implement process improvements across both sitesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDrive root cause analysis and corrective actions for production issuesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSupport automation and process upgrades where applicableu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch4u003eu003cspanu003eu003cstrongu003eCross-Functional Collaborationu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h4u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eWork closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance teamsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eEnsure alignment between production capabilities and customer demandsu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eSupport New Product Introduction (NPI) and process transitions into productionu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch4u003eu003cspanu003eu003cstrongu003eSafety u0026Cultureu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h4u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003ePromote and enforce a strong safety culture across both facilitiesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eEnsure compliance with all safety policies and proceduresu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eDevelop a high-performance, team-oriented environment focused on accountability and growthu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eu003cspanu003eu003cstrongu003eQualificationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h3u003eu003ch4u003eu003cspanu003eu003cstrongu003eRequiredu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h4u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or related field (or equivalent experience)u003c/liu003eu003cliu003e10+ years of manufacturing experience, preferably in aerospace or regulated industriesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003e3-5+ years of leadership experience managing large teams (50+ employees)u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExperience managing u003cstrongu003emulti-shift and/or multi-site operationsu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eStrong understanding of production processes, scheduling, and performance metricsu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch4u003eu003cspanu003eu003cstrongu003ePreferredu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h4u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eExperience with u003cstrongu003especial processesu003c/strongu003e (thermal spray, coatings, chemical processing)u003c/liu003eu003cliu003eFamiliarity with u003cstrongu003eNadcap and aerospace quality standardsu003c/strongu003eu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eLean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certificationu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eExperience with ERP/MRP systemsu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eu003cspanu003eu003cstrongu003eKey Skillsu003c/strongu003eu003c/spanu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eStrong leadership and team developmentu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eOperational planning and executionu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eData-driven decision makingu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eProblem-solving and conflict resolutionu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eEffective communication across all levels of the organizationu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003eu003ch3u003eu003cstrongu003eCompensation u0026Benefitsu003c/strongu003eu003c/h3u003eu003culu003eu003cliu003eCompetitive salary (based on experience)u003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePerformance-based bonusesu003c/liu003eu003cliu003eHealth, dental, vision insuranceu003c/liu003eu003cliu003e401(k) with company matchu003c/liu003eu003cliu003ePaid time off and holidaysu003c/liu003eu003c/ulu003e ', 'location ': 'South Windsor, CT ', 'remote ':null, 'jobtype ': 'directhire ', 'remoteoption ': 'notspecified ', 'featuredonjobboard ':false, 'ownedbyagency ':false, 'externalid ': 'CT43-2754496

Created: 2026-04-29