Production Manager

WORK LOCATION : Huntsville, AL

FLSA STATUS : Exempt

SALARY RANGE : The anticipated salary range for this role is $102,000 to $159,000 / year. This range reflects a good faith estimate based on the targeted level for the role and typical compensation benchmarks across U.S. locations. Actual compensation may vary depending on the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, geographical location, and internal alignment.

Overview

The production manager is an integral part of our team, working with the leadership, procurement, and engineering departments to plan, prioritize, and promote productions tasks. The production manager is responsible not only for developing build requirements and schedules, but for developing the individual production staff members into a high-performing team.

A successful production manager will need strong organizational and communication skills—paying attention to key details while being able to see how those details fit into the broader projects and goals. Further, they will display understanding for manufacturing processes and the team behind it—building trust and motivating the best from the team. Resource management, problem solving, and project reporting are part of the daily responsibilities of the production manager. Most importantly, this person must be self-motivated and have a team mindset—able to communicate obstacles, set clear expectations, and support the people, processes, and practices to complete projects on time.

Responsibilities

• Motivating, supporting, and providing guidance to production supervisors and planning department.
• Report and manage daily output while working any constraints that prevent the team from meeting targets.
• Sets expectations, provides resources, audits performance, counsels employees, trains, and sets policies and practices to exceed department goals. Developing workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality
• Working with ERP implementation team to provide key input and facilitate smooth execution and implementation
• Ensures operations metrics are well known; tracks daily progress towards achieving objectives and mitigating risks.
• Identifies and establishes key performance indicators (KPI's) in production
• Manage and report regular production forecasts
• Facilitate and execute solutions to production stoppages
• Establish and maintain AS 9100 required documentation and procedures related to manufacturing and production.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the team.
• Train and mentor team members, identifying skill gaps and providing opportunities for professional development.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes, drive continuous improvement, and enhance overall operational efficiency.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, advancements, and best practices in aerospace electronics manufacturing.
• Approve time cards for employees and maintain scheduling requirements for all staff and approve time off requests in accordance with business needs
• Schedule and deliver performance reviews and meet regularly with employees to support their needs and provide tasking if required
• Report regularly to manager or leadership on statuses and department developments
• All other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

Edge Autonomy Benefits

Clearance Requirements

This position may require access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations ("ITAR") and / or the Export Administration Regulations ("EAR"). To comply with the requirements of the ITAR and / or the EAR, applicants will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify a US person's status under the ITAR and the EAR.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

The work environment may involve a standard office setting while also incorporating elements of a production area. Employees will use standard office equipment, including computers, and must demonstrate stamina to sit or stand while maintaining attention to detail despite potential interruptions. The role may require occasional activities such as walking, climbing, stooping, crouching, and bending. Vision is necessary for reading printed materials and a computer screen, while hearing and speech are essential for effective communication both in person and over the telephone. Additionally, the position may necessitate travel by air or automobile. Employees may be required to use personal protective equipment, including safety glasses, safety shoes, and shop coats, to ensure safety in the production environment. Employees may be able to lift up to 30 pounds as needed.

EDGE AUTONOMY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Edge Autonomy is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact Human Resources. Continued employment remains on an "At-Will" basis.

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