Production Manager

Job Details: Job Location: Arrowhead Products - Los Alamitos, CA, Salary Range: $120000.00 - $135000.00Salary/year, Job Shift: 1st Shift , 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. 
Drive the continuous improvement of their assigned business.
Fosters a cooperative working relationship with other Arrowhead Departments.
Ensures adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
Ensures the financial targets are achieved. 
Job description is not all inclusive of all duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

Education and Experience

Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment plus BA/BS or equivalent experience.
Minimum 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

Special Requirements

FAA-safety sensitive. Subject to a pre-employment drug screening for Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP); then random screenings for alcohol, Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP) after hire.

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.

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