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Aurora Flight Sciences
Manufacturing Manager - Production Control
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A Manufacturing Manager plans, schedules, and manages one or more manufacturing production processes. Assists with planning and directing an efficient layout of equipment and flow of materials.
$125,916 / year median in West Virginia
-1% projected decline
Job Description
New Search Login Page Position Description Manufacturing Manager
- Production Control Job Code 4069 Assigned Aurora Location Bridgeport, WV Apply Now Manufacturing Manager
- Production Control 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
- Production Control to help us create the future of flight.
Specific Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain shop schedules and lead program specific production meetings.
- Utilize the ERP system and supporting tools such as Synchrono Manufacturing.
- Manage Production Control personnel to ensure that all work orders are released to Production according to schedule.
- Manage Material Inventory personnel to ensure material stocking, kitting and movement supports the production schedule.
- Manage Receiving and Shipping personnel to ensure that inbound and outbound deliveries are processed on time while adhering to site procedure.
- Manage Material Planning and coordinate plans and shortages with Supply Chain Management.
- Generate metrics for the site Senior Operations Manager including Labor Efficiency, Schedule Adherence, etc.
- Monitor production operations to ensure production and delivery schedules are met.
- Analyze and develop planning for workflow through the shop (Work enters based on open purchase orders and current work in progress).
- Generate and post shop metrics on quality, schedule, efficiency, and utilization.
- Analyze machine utilization and open capacity based on projected known work.
- Provide management weekly status report of deliveries to purchase orders and forecast delivery dates of products to customers by analyzing current work in progress and manufacturing operations past performance.
- Maintain production systems integrity to drive inventory optimization and minimize cost.
- Serves as primary point of contact between the supply chain organization and operational departments.
- Conduct regular meetings with program management and supply chain representatives to ensure material arrives on time and within specification.
- Identify material shortages and report significant deviations to management and recommend alternative plans when necessary to achieve goals.
- Plan, record, track and maintain information regarding testing material and other material related needs.
- Expedite and optimize material flow from supply chain demand to the shop floor to meet customer requirements.
- Ensure life-limited materials are utilized in an efficient manner to maximize usage.
- Ensure consumable products are maintained at appropriate levels on site at all times.
- Oversee cycle counting processes around the site.
- Collaborate with functional departments and management to resolve problems that may adversely affect delivery objectives.
- Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related discipline (business, manufacturing systems, engineering, supply chain management, etc.) and typically 7 or more years' related work experience.
- Previous leadership experience as a functional manager.
- Experience performing program schedule analysis involving schedule development, critical path and risk analysis.
- Expert proficiency with ERP programs & other enterprise-wide software applications.
- Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office software products.
- Must be a US Person. Preferred Requirements
- Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems.
- Experience with SAP and APS.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in team environments and communicate with multiple levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated project or task management experience.
- Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize based on departmental demands.
- Self-motivated and independent team player with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
- Self-starter, conscientious of safety, quality, schedule, and cost. Physical Requirements
- Ability to work in a hangar/manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
- Follow Boeing regulations for lifting.
- Day shift with extended hours as required.
- Work onsite daily in Bridgeport, WV.
- Must be able to travel to various domestic 3rd party and/or Boeing/ Aurora sites (10%).