Manufacturing Manager - Production Control

Manage the team. Coordinate and expedite the flow of manufacturing work and materials between supply chain, material control, operations, and quality according to the individual program schedules. Duties include detailed production and material analysis along with planning and coordinating and coordinating with Supply Chain Purchasing to fulfill demand for all open deliveries.

Specific Duties:

• Develop and maintain shop schedules utilizing the ERP system and supporting tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Manage Production Control personnel to ensure that all work orders are released to Production according to schedule.
• Manage Production Control and shipping personnel to ensure that all shipments are packaged and shipped for arrival according to on-dock commitments.
• Generate site metrics for the site General Manager including Labor Efficiency, Schedule Days Behind/Ahead, 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).
• Provide management weekly status report of deliveries to purchase orders and forecasted delivery dates of products to customers by analyzing current work in progress and manufacturing operations past performance.
• Generate and post shop metrics on quality, schedule, efficiency, and utilization.
• Analyze machine utilization and open capacity based on projected known work.
• 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 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.
• Maintain consumable product levels and ensure proper levels are kept on site.
• 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.

Aurora Company Overview

Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is to apply autonomy and robotics to the development, production, and operation of advanced aircraft. During the last three decades, Aurora has designed, rapid-prototyped, and flown an average of one new vehicle a year for both government and commercial customers. Now, as an independent subsidiary of Boeing, Aurora’s innovation is combined with Boeing’s size and strength, creating an unprecedented opportunity to shape the future of aerospace systems.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Aurora Flight Sciences, A Boeing Company, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Aurora Total Rewards

At Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities. Aurora Flight Sciences provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work. The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location and date of hire. Please note that the salary information shown is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.