Are you a Production Manager with a proven track record of operational excellence? RPS is currently supporting a leading innovator in the aerospace and defense industry. Located near Thousand Oaks, they specialize in the design and manufacturing of advanced electromagnetic solutions. They are looking for a Production Manager to oversee their growing team on the shop floor. They deliver to clients in both commercial and military space, with a commitment to quality, precision, and customer satisfaction.

What is on offer:

Base Salary - $130-$150k DOE

Career progression – Clear progression path to VP (lucrative stock options available)

Production Manager Responsibilities:

• Organize and assign work to optimize, ensuring execution of production plans and alignment with business objectives.
• Maintain quality standards by adhering to AS9100 manufacturing requirements and resolving assigned corrective actions.
• Identify and address safety or health issues impacting employees, equipment, or productivity, fostering a safe work environment.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members while enforcing company policies, cultivating accountability, and maintaining positive employee relations.
• Collaborate with upper management on budgeting and KPIs while partnering with engineering to enhance productivity, processes, and routing methods.
• Monitor compliance with shelf-life requirements for age-sensitive materials and ensure adherence to labor agreements and standards.

Production Manager qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or a related field
• Minimum of 7 years of industry experience, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.
• Strong understanding of AS9100 standards and regulatory compliance in manufacturing.
• Proven leadership skills with experience in team building, coaching, and performance management.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Due to the potential for the role to progress into an executive-level role, this hiring is of key importance to our client. We’ll reach out to all successful applications within two working days to organize first-stage interviews with our Client in January. Apply now!