Fast Growing Precision Machining & Assembly Operation servicing the Aerospace and Defense Market (Raytheon/Lockheed/Northrup) seeks a proven Manufacturing Manager to join its team. This is a key position reporting directly to the President and will be responsible for all aspects of production (machining, secondary operations, and assembly) in a multi-shift environment with over 100 indirect production staff and several leads/supervisors. This role is open due to a retirement later this year and looking for someone who can overlap with the incumbent for an extended period of time during the transition. The company has recently expanded operations with a brand new building and is consistently adding over 5 mill in annual capital equipment every year. Outstanding benefits package and an awesome work environment. Location is the Tualatin/Sherwood area of Portland.

Essential functions will include:

• Ensure department production schedules and targets are met.
• Monitor production processes and adjust schedules as needed to meet requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow and efficient production.
• Enforce quality control standards and procedures for responsible department.
• Enforce safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for responsible department.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and company standards for responsible department.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation and execution of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement initiatives based on the analytics of the department production processes and workflows.
• Develop and coordinate the implementation and execution of cost reduction and efficiency improvement projects.
• Use data-driven approaches to enhance production performance and reduce waste.
• Manage the allocation of department materials, machinery, and workforce to optimize production efficiency.
• Ensure that all necessary materials and supplies are available for department production.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team the optimal stock of spare parts to reduce downtime.
• Ensure that maintenance activities are performed regularly to prevent equipment breakdowns and extend the life of machinery.
• Establish & track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and improve production performance for responsible department.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Maintain inventory levels and monitor supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relative engineering discipline preferred, such as Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum of 5+ years in CNC machining, fabrication and finishing with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
• Proven track record in setting up new manufacturing units or significant expansions.
• Experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in manufacturing software (e.g., ERP systems, MES)
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and practices.
• Experience in ISO 9001 / AS9100 Standards, 6 Sigma tools and Statistics.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software.
• Experience in machining and fabrication, to include CNC machining along secondary operations (deburring, grinding, outside processing)
• US Citizenship or Permanent Residency required per ITAR requirements.
• Intermediate to advanced level skills in Microsoft Office software suite - Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and outside contacts
• Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment with the ability to work alone or as part of a team