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Manufacturing Manager Position Overview At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Manufacturing Manager to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Responsibilities The Manufacturing Manager is accountable for the day-to-day performance of manufacturing technicians in a team environment to support the production targets of the company. The incumbents coordinate with all levels of management to identify and implement corrective actions as appropriate; support, and document work processes to provide technicians with the proper tools necessary to perform their jobs. Position reports to the Operations Manager.

Primary Responsibilities: - Responsible for operations cost, delivery, and quality. - Oversight of department lead activities work assignments to meet schedules and contract priorities. - Manage shop activities and provides technical direction to employees assigned to the area. - Manage regulations relating to safety, attendance, conduct, and other plant work rules. - Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to employees, and assigns duties. - Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production or processing schedules. - Provide guidance and measures team on development, performance, and productivity issues. - Records time and tracks labor work orders for discrepancies; adjusts where required. - Work across functional groups to maximize work performance and meet or exceed production goals. - Reviews production forecast for efficient management of resources. - Work with Ops Manager for changes that increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew. - Responds to questions from employees pertaining to area processes or equipment operation. - Analyzes and resolves work problems; assists employees in solving work problems. - Initiates or suggests plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals. - Works with Facilities and Engineering to maximize machine and equipment capacity for unit. - Train employees on equipment operation, work processes, and safety procedures - Recommend measures to improve production or processing methods, equipment performance, and quality of product. - Prepare employee disciplinary actions, including background and supporting paperwork, for presentation to manager. Minimum Requirements - Bachelor's degree (e.g., management, engineering, or relevant discipline) and two years demonstrated management experience with direct reports or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated management experience with direct reports (e.g., High school diploma (or GED) with a minimum of 6 years of management experience with direct reports). - Experience in profit and loss. - Experience in providing clear work assignments to shop staff. - Effectively communicate clear performance feedback to staff (individual and group settings). - Plans shop activities and ensure achievement of goals. - Develops and maintains work standards, processes, and procedures (individual and group settings). - Proven track record in meeting schedule and cost objectives for part/tool fabrications and assembly as defined by site management. - Proven ability to reduce COPQ (scrap/re-fabrication/rework) and set up new manufacturing processes. - Conduct employee training in specifications and procedures for the plant site. Preferred Requirements - BS/BA (e.g., management, engineering, or relevant discipline). - Aerospace and/or composite manufacturing experience. - Effective collaboration across work site to promote results in meeting production targets. - Knowledge of business and... For full info follow application link.

Aurora Flight Sciences is an Equal Opportunity Employer