Production Manager - Metallic Component Repair, Machining
Core
Lead production operations for a repair shop specializing in metallic component machining and engine repair, ensuring safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets are met.
Role type
Senior Production Manager (Manufacturing/Repair)
Builds
Aircraft engine components and derivatives via machining processes (grinding, turning, milling, EDM)
Domain
Aviation / Aerospace Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Lean/Kaizen implementation, manufacturing leadership, machining process knowledge (grinding, turning, milling, EDM), production control, standard cost management, team management (30-35 direct reports), problem solving, financial acumen
Preferred skills
Bachelor's degree, experience with reorganization projects, Gemba walks
Technologies
Lean, Kaizen, Gemba
Responsibilities
Provide cell/group leadership for safety, quality, cost, and delivery; drive process/product improvement and New Product Implementations; establish and improve LEAN culture; select, hire, train, and develop assigned personnel; manage reorganization projects within budget; drive productivity improvements and lead daily Gemba walks
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership