Production Manager

Are you a Production Manager with a proven track record of operational excellence? RPS is currently supporting a leading innovator in the aerospace and defense industry. Located near Thousand Oaks, they specialize in the design and manufacturing of advanced electromagnetic solutions. They are looking for a Production Manager to oversee their growing team on the shop floor. They deliver to clients in both commercial and military space, with a commitment to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction.

What is on offer :

Base Salary – $130-$150k DOE

Career progression – Clear progression path to VP (lucrative stock options available)

Production Manager Responsibilities :

Organize and assign work to optimize, ensuring execution of production plans and alignment with business objectives.

Maintain quality standards by adhering to AS9100 manufacturing requirements and resolving assigned corrective actions.

Identify and address safety or health issues impacting employees, equipment, or productivity, fostering a safe work environment.

Recruit, train, and develop team members while enforcing company policies, cultivating accountability, and maintaining positive employee relations.

Collaborate with upper management on budgeting and KPIs while partnering with engineering to enhance productivity, processes, and routing methods.

Monitor compliance with shelf-life requirements for age-sensitive materials and ensure adherence to labor agreements and standards.

Production Manager qualifications :

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or a related field

Minimum of 7 years of industry experience, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.

Strong understanding of AS9100 standards and regulatory compliance in manufacturing.

Proven leadership skills with experience in team building, coaching, and performance management.

Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Due to the potential for the role to progress into an executive-level role, this hiring is of key importance to our client. We’ll reach out to all successful applications within two working days to organize first-stage interviews with our Client in January. Apply now!