Industry: Aerospace, Defense, & Space
The Mission From engine bays to critical payloads, we protect the structures that define modern flight. As a premier contract manufacturer, we specialize in high-precision metallic and non-metallic solutions for the world’s most demanding sectors: Aerospace, Defense, and Space. We don't just build parts; we build the thermal support systems that ensure mission success.
The Opportunity We are looking for a high-octane Production Manager to own the shop floor. This isn't a "sit-behind-the-desk" role. You are the heartbeat of our manufacturing operations, leading the charge in assembly, machining, and advanced fabrication. You will bridge the gap between complex engineering designs and physical reality, ensuring every component that leaves our facility meets the gold standard of excellence.
Your Impact
- Command the Floor: Lead daily operations across people, processes, and equipment to hit aggressive safety, quality, and delivery targets.
- Build a Legacy: Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing team of technicians and leads. You’re not just managing—you’re coaching the next generation of aerospace experts.
- Drive Innovation: Partner with Engineering and Quality to solve "unsolvable" manufacturing hurdles and implement Lean initiatives that actually stick.
- Master the Metrics: Own your KPIs. From labor utilization to scrap reduction, you’ll use data to drive a culture of continuous improvement and scalability.
- Scale the Future: Play a pivotal role in New Product Introduction (NPI) and infrastructure growth as we expand our footprint in the defense sector.
- Experience: 5+ years of leadership in high-precision manufacturing (Aerospace, Defense, Medical Device, or Automotive).
- Knowledge: Deep familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and AS9100 quality standards.
- Grit: The ability to thrive in a high-growth, rapidly evolving environment.
- Education: A degree in Engineering or Operations is preferred, but your track record of floor leadership is what matters most.
- Salary: $100,000 – $140,000 based on experience.
- Full Coverage: Company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Growth: Discretionary bonuses and a retirement plan to secure your future.
- Culture: A team driven by integrity, excellence, and the thrill of advancing aerospace technology.
salary: $100,000 - $140,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
As the Production Manager, you will lead daily manufacturing operations in Ontario, CA, ensuring safe and efficient execution across all people, processes, and equipment. You will partner with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to meet aggressive goals and build high-performing teams within an aerospace and defense manufacturing environment.
Core Responsibilities:
- Operational Leadership: Manage daily activities to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.
- Execution & Scheduling: Drive performance against production schedules and customer priorities.
- Team Development: Recruit, mentor, and develop manufacturing leads and supervisors to maintain a high-performance culture.
- Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with Engineering and Quality to resolve technical challenges and improve workflows.
- Metrics & Reporting: Monitor labor utilization, throughput, scrap, and efficiency targets to ensure operational excellence.
- Continuous Improvement: Lead lean initiatives focused on scalability and process optimization.
- Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to company quality standards, safety protocols, and manufacturing procedures.
- Root Cause Analysis: Identify and implement corrective actions for production or quality issues.
- Strategic Growth: Support New Product Introduction (NPI) readiness and improve operational infrastructure to support company scaling.
Skills
Qualifications
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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
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