Production Manager Recruitment

A Production Manager in aerospace manufacturing oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, and according to quality and delivery requirements. The role leads production teams, coordinates resources, monitors performance, and drives improvements across aerospace manufacturing operations.

No Fee Until You Hire

WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE

Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.

Brightway identifies Production Managers with experience leading aerospace manufacturing teams, managing production schedules, improving throughput, and maintaining quality and safety standards. In addition, we focus on candidates who can coordinate effectively with engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and operations teams.

About the Production Manager Role

A Production Manager is responsible for managing daily production activities within an aerospace manufacturing operation. The role oversees production teams, schedules, resources, equipment, processes, and performance to ensure manufacturing objectives are achieved. In addition, the Production Manager works closely with engineering, quality, maintenance, supply chain, and operations teams to resolve production challenges and improve performance. For example, the role may adjust production priorities, address staffing or equipment constraints, monitor production metrics, or implement process improvements. As a result, effective production management helps aerospace manufacturers maintain consistent output, quality, safety, and delivery performance.

Role Highlights

5-10+ Years

Production Management & Operations

Production, Scheduling, Staffing & Performance

Aerospace Manufacturing Facility

Aerospace Manufacturing

Permanent

Manufacturing Processes & Production Systems

Production Team Leadership

Throughput, Quality & Delivery

Operations & Manufacturing Leadership

Capacity Planning & Process Improvement

Safety, Quality, Productivity & Efficiency

What does a Production Manager Do?

Manage Production Operations

The Production Manager oversees daily manufacturing activities to ensure production plans, quality requirements, safety standards, and delivery objectives are achieved.

Lead Production Teams

Leads supervisors, operators, and production personnel while coordinating staffing, training, resources, and performance expectations.

Monitor Production Performance

Tracks production schedules, throughput, quality, downtime, labor utilization, and other performance indicators to identify operational issues.

Coordinate Manufacturing Resources

Works with engineering, maintenance, quality, supply chain, and operations teams to ensure materials, equipment, labor, and technical support are available for production.

Drive Production Improvement

Furthermore, identifies opportunities to improve throughput, reduce waste and downtime, strengthen quality, and increase overall manufacturing efficiency.

Need a Production Manager for Your Aerospace Manufacturing Operation?

Connect with experienced Production Manager talent who can lead manufacturing teams, improve production performance, manage resources, and maintain quality, safety, and delivery objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS

Experience

5-10+ years of experience in production management, manufacturing operations, aerospace manufacturing, production supervision, or a related discipline, preferably within aerospace or other complex manufacturing environments.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related discipline preferred.

Certifications

Lean Six Sigma, APICS/ASCM, operations management, or other relevant manufacturing and leadership certifications can be beneficial depending on employer requirements.

CORE SKILLS

Production Management
Aerospace Manufacturing
Production Planning
Team Leadership
Process Improvement
Manufacturing Operations

MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS

typical Salary Range

$100,000-$150,000

Performance Bonus

Experience Level

Mid-Senior / Senior

Role Demand

High

Hiring Market

Nationwide

Compensation for a Production Manager varies based on location, aerospace specialization, facility size, production complexity, experience, team responsibility, shift requirements, and overall operational scope.

About Aerospace Manufacturing

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