Job Listing: Aerospace Production Manager

JOB SUMMARY: The Production Manager has primary oversight for the daily work and paper flow on a specific aircraft to maintain aircraft schedule, and coordinates with the Department Managers to achieve the aircraft schedule goals. The Production Manager has the responsibility & authority to prioritize production and inspection department schedules to achieve key milestone events in the overall production schedule, coordinate the adjustment of staffing levels and work sequencing. The task is to maintain schedule and budget objectives and general work procedures in conformance with company standards (e.g., work area housekeeping, safety rules, parts handling, task budget administration, and effective use of material, planning, and production control procedures). Production, Quality Control, and Support Department Managers (i.e. Material and Planning) manage their personnel assigned to the project, and must interact proactively with assigned Program Manager to achieve project technical, budget, and schedule milestones.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Interacts with Department Managers, Supervisors & Leads as required regarding assigned personnel to maintenance and modification projects.
2. Monitors progress of assigned tasks and provides corrective action for schedule anomalies.
3. Assures safety procedures are observed at all times and that any extraordinary procedures involving safety issues are coordinated with the Department Manager (and others as necessary) before accomplishment.
4. Supervises daily work plans in coordination with the Department Manager consistent with the overall production schedule and manpower allocation.
5. Development of Level 3 and 4 schedules as required.
6. Point of contact with customer.
7. Provides input for work scope additions with attention to schedule impact.
8. Prepares schedule recovery plans jointly with Manager, Supervisor and/or Lead.
9. Monitors and reports to critical path status daily.
10. Coordinates technical issues on the aircraft as required.
11. Identifies sequential issues as they arise and re-flow schedules accordingly.
12. Identify and report all significant items and events to Program Management.
13. Responsible for production and safe keeping of the aircraft and coordinates the direction of the work force accordingly.
14. Coordinates with Department Manager:
Manpower allocation
Material requirements
Budget and schedules compliance
15. Coordinates all intradepartmental activities among:
Operations
Planning
Purchasing
Material
Engineering
Tooling
Stores
Quality Assurance
Quality Control
16. Adhere to and enforce all company policies, procedures, and safety standards.
17. Maintain a positive and professional attitude at all times.


ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:


The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting. Respect and professionalism when interacting with management, supervisors, and other employees is expected at all times. Must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards. Any behavior considered detrimental to the operation of the department will be subject to disciplinary action of dismissal.

Standard safety precautions are required in all areas where hazardous conditions exist.

This job description in no way states of implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The individual employed in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by General Manager or Management.




QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Requires High School education or equivalent reading, writing and math abilities.
2. A minimum of ten years aircraft maintenance/modification experience.
3. A minimum of five years experience in aircraft supervisory/management.
4. Preferable to posses an FAA Airframe and Power Plant license.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
1. FAA Airframe and Powerplant licenses.
2. Three to five years experience in supervising others.
3. Proficiency in the use of Aircraft and other aides, equipment, and
techniques


LANGUAGE SKILLS
Be able to read, write, & understand the English language.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Basic math skills – High School level minimum

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply job knowledge & experience to make sound judgments.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
The individual employed in this position is expected to dress appropriately (determined by area in which their work is performed), report to work on time, have excellent work habits, and have a cooperative and positive attitude in the work setting. Exhibit respect and professionalism when interacting with customers and all employees is expected at all times. Must adhere to company policies, procedures and safety standards.
Standard safety precautions are required in all areas where hazardous conditions exist.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. The individual employed in this position will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by General Manager or Management.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
FAA Airframe and Powerplant licenses

PHYSICAL DEMANDS the physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to maneuver into, works in, and maneuvers out of tight & cramped areas. Ability to work while on a work platform, ladder, or similar work stand in a variety of positions; standing, kneeling, sitting, lying down. Average lifting requirements of 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT the work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to work in a shop on a workbench with test equipment. Ability to work beside the aircraft on a work platform, ladder, or similar work platform. Ability to work on the aircraft in a variety of areas including but not limited to; cockpit, main cabin, cargo pits, E&E compartment.

Required Skills for Aerospace Production Manager Job:

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