Manufacturing Manager
$140,000–$180,000 year
On-site · Sylmar, California, United States
Job Summary
Manufacturing Operations Manager will be responsible for company manufacturing operations including fabrication and assembly. This person will direct activities through subordinate managers or supervisors to meet production goals consistent with safety, quality, delivery and cost requirements. Key functions include staffing, performance reviews, Lean leadership, continuous improvement, standardizing manufacturing practices, process analysis, budgeting, cross-functional coordination (Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Sales, Product Development, Contracts, Finance), and developing metrics to support company goals. Requires extensive experience in manufacturing, Lean, ISO/AS9100 knowledge, and ability to lead in a regulated environment (ITAR).
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of ten years of experience in Manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a leadership role, preferably for an aerospace organization
- Undergraduate degree in Business or Technical field. Equivalent experience to be evaluated
- Experience in a LEAN environment
- Demonstrated LEAN implementation and transformation success
- Working knowledge of quality standards (i.e. ISO/AS9100)
- Ability to work effectively in an environment where tact, sensitivity, respect, tenacity, persuasive ability, and decisiveness are required for success
Additional Requirements
- ITAR requires US persons like US citizen, permanent resident, or protected person
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