Manufacturing Production Manager Aerospace Composites.
10 - 15 years of relevant experience in leadership and aerospace composites is required.

LOCATION: Rockledge, FL
Relocation available if needed
Full-Time position NOT Contract assignment

Salary $110K to $125K plus benefits.

Must be a US citizen or Green Card Holder only will be accepted.

Position Summary

Summary of Position: Oversee manufacturing operations and support activities in order to meet business objectives. Accountable for all aspects of production operations and production program performance by leading initiatives and management of the plant operations to meet or exceed all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Responsible for 2 Managers, Mgr. of Facilities and the Production Supervisor who oversees 50 ee’s.


Essential Duties and Responsibilities:  
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, where applicable. 


Overall expectations for the position: Ensure that objectives are attained in an effective manner that is consistent with quality requirements. Delegate authority to key managers and supervisors in production, facilities, tooling, and safety. Lead all functional areas involved. Lead and coordinate operations for the efficiency of the plant, including all tooling, equipment, and facilities efforts.
 
Specific responsibilities for maximum results and to avoid typical obstacles:

•  Manage all production programs and operations to achieve on-time and on budget performance. This shall include diligent attention to and pervasive pursuit of continuous improvement programs.
• Have a strong working knowledge of the composite processes used by the company as well as an overall understanding of key program requirements.
• Ensure full and pervasive compliance to 5S as well as maintaining a ubiquitous focus on safety. Both of these requirements should result in frequent training and other means to raise the level of importance within the operations.
• Ensure cross training of employees within their respective functional areas. 
• Remain in compliance with production operations aerospace quality certifications and standards (ISO-9001, AS9100, etc), as well as all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage personnel performance to job requirements with accurate and meaningful job descriptions that properly define company expectations and KPIs and prepare employee performance evaluations.
• Report to management and perform real-time tracking and performance to KPIs; including being proactive to execute corrective actions to correct any deficiencies as required.
• Champion the development and use of an approved ERP system.
• Control direct and indirect costs to achieve company budget goals.
• Develop and managing production operations department budgets.
• Lead the facilities department to ensure implementation of a comprehensive preventative maintenance program for all equipment.
• Have effective and frequent communication with other departments to ensure that all production goals and metrics are known and met.
• Promote and champion lean manufacturing initiatives throughout the facility.
• Have strong interpersonal communication skills, be organized, and possess good leadership skills.
• Interview and hire staff and oversee staff training.
• Resolve employee grievances and concerns.
• Other duties as required to successfully perform the mission.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
Maintain real-time monitoring and be proactive in implementing course corrections as necessary to drive continuous improvement in all areas. Report monthly to management the results and improvement made during the prior month. Strive toward 100% compliance to all KPIs, with the minimum accountabilities shown below:

• Maintain > 98% overall on-time delivery KPI.
• Maintain > a high production quality KPI through measuring and maintaining >90% first time yield (FTY) and <2% scrap average on all programs.
• Maintain > 98% of production revenue monthly plan KPI. 
• Safety - no lost time, OSHA reportable incidents. 

Position Requirements:
Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, where applicable:

• Minimum education: BS degree in an Engineering discipline. Industrial Engineering preferred.
• 10 - 15 years of relevant experience in leadership and aerospace composites is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills. Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and to manage time effectively.
• Ability to exhibit poise, composure and confidence when confronting stressful or high-pressure situations. 
• Ability to motivate employees to attain peak performance by establishing an employee recognition program. 
• Competent use of MS Office software. 
• Able to quickly ascertain a situation and be decisive in solving it, such as identifying defects in the production line 
• Lead by example through honesty, integrity, and respect for others. 
• Proven Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma experience is required, certification is a plus. 
• Flexible work schedule and ability to work overtime as required to support and ensure the successful operations of a 3 shift production facility.
• Composite experience.        ·          
• Would like candidate to have a Lean 6 Sigma – Green or Black Belt.
• May have to travel to Mexico and California. 

 
Physical demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand, walk, and sit. Use hands, fingers, to handle or feel; reach with hand and arms; talk and hear. The associate must occasionally lift/and move up to 30 pounds.