Head of Production (m/f/d)
Core
Operational and strategic management of manufacturing operations for aerospace components and systems, driving industrialization and continuous improvement.
Role type
Senior manufacturing operations leader (Head of Production)
Builds
Aerospace launch vehicles and satellite deployment systems
Domain
Aerospace / New Space
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (manufacturing operations)
Required skills
Operational production control, industrialization of new products, mass production process optimization, lean management methods, continuous improvement (CIP), automation and digitalization project implementation, quality standards compliance (EN 9100, ISO 9001), audit management, ERP systems
Preferred skills
Aerospace sector experience, regulated industry experience, leadership and team development, capacity and resource planning
Technologies
ERP systems, MS Office
Responsibilities
Oversee operational and strategic management of manufacturing for quality, costs, productivity, and delivery; Lead and develop production employees and managers; Ensure smooth operations and efficient capacity/resource planning; Develop scalable production structures; Industrialize new products from prototyping to series production; Analyze and optimize processes using lean methods; Implement automation and digitalization projects; Ensure compliance with aviation standards and regulatory requirements; Plan and oversee audits for customer and regulatory approvals.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities
