Manufacturing Operations Manager

Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Manager
Job Location: Carson, CA
Job Type: Full Time/Direct-Hire

Reports to: General Manager

Responsible for:

CNC Production Manager
Assembly Supervisor
Secondary/Punch Press Supervisor

Salary: DOE, $110,000 - $120,000 Annually

Opportunity

Client is a contract manufacturer experiencing strong demand growth which we expect to continue for several years. This position offers an awesome opportunity for career development and progressive earning power.

Management experience in a medium-to-large machine shop; high volume, complex, small metal parts

Significant Aerospace Industry Experience Is Required.

Must live within 25 miles of Carson, CA

Willing and able to work overtime when required, including Saturday on occasion

Primary

Responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of Manufacturing and Assembly personnel
Coordinate with Production Manager and Master Scheduler to establish priorities on both shifts for all production areas
Work with GM to create and maintain employee training on a monthly/quarterly basis
Create training aids to instruct and increase skill sets for assemblers, operators, and personnel performing ERP transactions
Responsible for scheduling repairs and Preventative Maintenance for all key production equipment
Control costs, productivity, and labor utilization
Report production key performance metrics: Safety, OTD to customer, machine utilization, labor efficiency, Cost of quality, FPY and quality rejections, and 6S scores

Secondary

Actively participate in quoting process working with the GM
Work with GM to learn ERP system process for inputting new parts (items) into system
Hazardous waste management and disposal
Work with GM on Safety and 6S program initiatives
Work with GM on implementation of Visual Management and Lean Manufacturing projects
Work with GM and Quality Manager in readiness for AS9100, ISO 9001 and NADCAP scheduled audits

Requirements and qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aerospace Engineering, or related technical discipline
+7 years of work experience in manufacturing/production
Lean Manufacturing training or certification preferred (6S, Kaizen and Visual Management)
Hands-on experience managing a manufacturing facility with CNC, Secondary operations, and multi-part assembly in a medium to high volume environment. Aerospace Manufacturing Industry experience required
Experience leading, empowering, and mentoring teams of individuals to meet and exceed company performance targets
Experience in basic trouble shooting and Preventive Maintenance of CNC Machines and equipment
Analytical skills to collaborate in the creation of quotes for customers
Excellent skills in spoken and written communications