Production Manager

Description

Engineering Innovation
Manufacturing Excellence
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With 80 years of experience and reliability, our products are aboard virtually every major commercial, military and space vehicle program.  Our talented, loyal and dedicated employees provide highest quality and innovative solutions, products and services to meet our customers’ needs. 

COVID-19 continues to significantly impact our employees, their families and our communities.  With employee health and safety as our top priority, and as a federal contractor, Arrowhead Products is taking action to mitigate the risk and disruptions COVID variants pose in the workplace to ensure we meet our commitments to our customers and our employees.

To uphold safety for all employees, we will continue to require all Arrowhead Products employees including new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or to test weekly for COVID-19.  All current and newly hired employees will be required to adhere to onsite safety protocols.  Please do not include proof of vaccine status or any request for an accommodation when submitting your application materials. 

Job Summary:

Manages a designated Manufacturing activity of the Company, providing direction and coordination to the operations of several diverse manufacturing groups engaged in producing metallic or non-metallic products for aerospace, government and/or commercial applications in a safe and efficient manner to meet customer delivery schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans manufacturing operations and activities within the assigned area.
• Organizes programs to plans/schedules and drives improvements in productivity.
• Schedules delivery requirements, maintaining a structured workflow to meet quoted customer need dates of hardware.
• Provides supervision to a variety of manufacturing operations including processing, fabrication, forming, machining and assembly of metallic and/or composite parts.
• Ensures compliance with aerospace quality standards, systems and processes.
• Challenges conventional manufacturing wisdom and develops innovative production/process techniques.
• Drives the continuous improvement of assigned business.
• Fosters a cooperative working relationship with other Arrowhead Departments.
• Ensures adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
• Ensure the financial targets are achieved.

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment plus BA/BS or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years supervisory experience preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent planning and organizational skills
• Proficient with computerized manufacturing and business software
• Capable of developing and managing departmental budgets
• Possess strong background in manufacturing processes and specifications
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Able to oversee the work of your direct reports; ensuring they are effectively producing quality work.

Core Behaviors

• Teamwork/Collaboration
• Accountability
• Sense of Urgency
• Communication
• Persistence

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Lift up to 35 lbs.
• Push and pull 35 lbs.
• Bend Occasionally
• Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently
• Talk and Listen Frequently

Benefits we are proud to offer you:

• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k)
• Company-paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Supplemental Life & AD&D Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• On-site Cafeteria
• Direct Deposit

Arrowhead Products is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Arrowhead Products is a drug free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random testing. EOE M/F/Disabled/Veterans.

Limitations and Disclaimer: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company. In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accommodations with those individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA.

“Arrowhead Products does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Arrowhead Products is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.”