SDM - Aircraft Manager
Core
Oversee aircraft assembly production progress, coordinate cross-functional manufacturing activities, and ensure production objectives are achieved within schedule and operational targets.
Role type
Senior manufacturing operations manager (aerospace)
Builds
Aircraft assembly units
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing
Required skills
manufacturing coordination, production management, operational problem-solving, shop floor presence, risk anticipation, production tracking, ERP system usage, cross-functional collaboration, analytical problem-solving, decision-making, organizational skills, attention to detail
Preferred skills
experience with LOB trackers, work orders, continuous improvement methodologies, production recovery planning, executive reporting
Technologies
ERP systems, LOB trackers, work orders
Responsibilities
Manage aircraft production progress and outstanding work throughout the manufacturing lifecycle following MSN tracking; Coordinate and interface with internal departments including Supply Chain, Logistics, Quality, Manufacturing, and Engineering teams; Monitor manufacturing flow and production status to ensure adherence to schedule and operational objectives; Identify, escalate, and support resolution of quality issues, missing parts, material shortages, and resource constraints; Prepare production status reports, dashboards, and executive updates for leadership and stakeholders; Anticipate production bottlenecks and coordinate mitigation actions to minimize schedule impacts.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
