What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Manager position at Stark Aerospace?
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of manufacturing supervisors and operators, ensuring effective coordination across all production stages.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on operational efficiency, quality standards, and cost management.
- Develop and implement production schedules, ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality products.
- Foster a collaborative and positive work environment that emphasizes teamwork, open communication and mutual support.
- Oversee daily manufacturing activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Utilize Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational methodologies to streamline processes and improve productivity.
- Serve as a liaison between production and other departments (engineering, quality control, procurement) to ensure alignment with overall company goals.
- Provide leadership in troubleshooting, problem-solving, and conflict resolution to address production challenges.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching, and training to develop the teams and ensure professional growth and retention.
- Maintain a high level of engagement with team members to ensure morale, job satisfaction and retention.
- REQUIRED: Prior experience in a manufacturing supervisory or managerial roles, ideally within the aerospace or similar high-precision industry.
- Proven track record of successfully leading and motivating teams to achieve production targets.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate goals, expectations, and feedback to staff.
- Demonstrated ability to advocate for teamwork and collaboration in achieving operational goals,
- High level of attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects i a fast-paced environment.
- Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other efficiency-driven methodologies.
- A solutions-oriented mindset with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
- Preferred: Experience in the aerospace or automotive industries with a focus on high-precision manufacturing.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience) is preferred.
- 5 years of supervisory or managerial experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
- Demonstrated longevity in previous roles with a commitment to professional growth and organizational success.