Manufacturing Production Manager

Manufacturing Production Manager The Titan Works Bloomfield, CT Job Details Full-time $95,000 - $120,000 a year 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Qualifications Project team coordination Project reporting Cost management Customer communication Heat treating Manufacturing management Operations management Supplier management Budget control ERP systems MRP Schedule management Production planning Vendor relationship management Quality standards in production OEM Senior level Cross-functional collaboration Escalation handling Cross-functional team management Production scheduling Leadership Manufacturing company experience Communication skills Cross-functional communication AS9100 Progress tracking (project management tasks) Full Job Description We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Manufacturing Production Manager to lead our manufacturing operations with enthusiasm and precision. 1st Shift Production Manager who will be responsible for leading and coordinating all manufacturing, supplier, and production-related projects for an aerospace organization. This role has a strong project management focus and is accountable for driving complex, multi-step production programs across internal supplier companies and external vendors to ensure on-time delivery, quality compliance, cost control, and schedule adherence. The Production Manager acts as the central point of coordination for production execution, managing timelines, resources, risks, and cross-functional dependencies while supporting aerospace OEM, Tier-1, and distributor requirements in a regulated AS9100 environment.

Salary:

95K-120K DOE + Full benefits. Monday - Friday 7am -4pm. Key Responsibilities Production & Project Management Own and manage production execution as a series of structured projects with defined schedules, milestones, and deliverables Develop and maintain detailed production plans, routings, and timelines for customer programs, LTAs, and complex part families Track critical path activities across machining, heat treat, finishing, inspection, and shipping Proactively identify risks, capacity constraints, and schedule conflicts Lead daily and weekly production reviews focused on project status, priorities, and recovery plans Internal Supplier Project Coordination Manage production flow and project schedules across internal affiliated supplier companies Align internal suppliers to shared milestones, priorities, and delivery commitments Establish standardized project tracking, reporting, and escalation processes across facilities Hold internal teams accountable for schedule adherence, quality, and cost targets External Vendor & Customer Communication Manage project schedules and deliverables with external vendors including plating, heat treat, grinding, coating, and specialty processes Ensure outside vendors meet defined milestones, quality requirements, and turnaround expectations Coordinate vendor capacity, lead times, and expediting for critical programs Communicate directly with OEM customers as need to provide updates on deliveries Qualifications Required 5+ years of production, operations, or project management experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing Strong project management skills Experience coordinating multiple internal operations and external suppliers simultaneously Working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace compliance requirements Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills Preferred Experience with aerospace machined parts, fasteners, inserts, studs, or similar hardware Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (JobBOSS a plus) Formal project management training (PMP a plus) Experience managing heat treat, plating, or special process suppliers Technical degree or related experience

Pay:

$95,000.00 - $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Application Question(s): Do you have at least 4+ years of production, operations, or project management experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing? Please provide detailed answer. How many years' experience coordinating multiple internal operations and external suppliers simultaneously Do you have working knowledge of AS9100 quality systems and aerospace compliance requirements? How many years' experience managing heat treat, plating, or special process suppliers? Do you have any experience with aerospace machined parts, fasteners, inserts, studs, or similar hardware

Work Location:

In person