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Production Manager

Role Summary / Purpose
The Production Manager is responsible for day-to-day management of repair and manufacturing operations within the aerospace repair shop, reporting to the Operations Director. This role leads frontline leaders to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient execution of work while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements, customer expectations, and internal standards. The Production Manager drives performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Lean/Continuous Improvement, and People leadership, translating plant and operations strategies into effective execution on the shop floor.

Essential Responsibilities

Safety

Promote a safety-first culture ensuring compliance with aviation regulations, EH&S requirements, and company policies
Implement and sustain safety standard work including job safety analyses, PPE usage, LOTO, and safe equipment operation
Partner with EH&S in incident response and investigations and implement corrective and preventive actions
Conduct regular safety walks and hazard observations and address risks promptly
Ensure completion of required safety training for all team members

Quality

Ensure adherence to quality and regulatory requirements including OEM manuals, standard operating procedures, and inspection checkpoints
Support quality management system compliance and audit readiness in partnership with Quality
Drive right-first-time execution using structured problem-solving to reduce defects and rework
Monitor quality metrics and execute corrective actions to improve performance
Coach teams to own quality at the source and follow defined quality standards

Delivery

Own daily execution of the production schedule, supporting turnaround time and on-time delivery commitments
Plan and allocate resources including people, equipment, and materials to meet production requirements
Identify and resolve real-time constraints and escalate as appropriate
Lead daily tier meetings and use visual management to track schedule performance
Coordinate with planning, supply chain, engineering, and quality to ensure workflow continuity

Lean / Continuous Improvement

Apply lean principles at the shop-floor level to improve safety, quality, delivery, and cost
Implement and sustain standard work for operators and frontline leaders
Lead and participate in kaizen and problem-solving activities that improve productivity and flow
Maintain visual management systems including boards, metrics, and 5S standards
Coach team members in lean fundamentals and basic problem-solving tools

Performance & People Leadership

Provide day-to-day leadership for supervisors, team leads, and production employees
Set clear expectations and performance goals aligned to operational targets
Manage staffing, schedules, attendance, overtime, and shift planning
Conduct performance management activities including coaching, development, and corrective action
Foster an inclusive and respectful team environment that encourages engagement and communication
Ensure training, certification, and cross-training requirements are met to support flexibility

Financial / Cost

Manage labor efficiency and overtime to balance cost and customer needs
Support cost control and productivity goals including scrap and rework reduction
Provide input to budgeting and forecasting for headcount and indirect costs
Execute cost and productivity improvement initiatives
Use operational metrics to understand cost drivers and identify improvement opportunities

Required Competencies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related technical field, or equivalent experience

Experience

5–7+ years of experience in manufacturing or repair operations, preferably aerospace, MRO, or regulated industries
3+ years in a people leadership role with responsibility for frontline teams
Experience in safety-critical and quality-regulated environments including audit exposure
Hands-on experience with lean and continuous improvement tools
Strong communication skills with ability to lead daily meetings and collaborate cross-functionally
Experience using production, planning, and quality systems such as ERP/MRP, MES, or QMS

Preferred

Advanced degree or formal technical or management certifications
Aerospace MRO or component, engine, or airframe repair experience
Lean Six Sigma or equivalent certification
Experience leading multi-shift or complex production environments
Demonstrated success leading teams through operational change

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Work performed in both office and aerospace repair shop environments
Regular presence on the shop floor including walking, standing, and climbing stairs
Exposure to industrial noise, equipment, chemicals, and materials consistent with aerospace manufacturing
Required use of PPE while on the shop floor
Occasional travel as required

About Us

Propulsion Technologies International, LLC (PTI), a joint venture between GE Aviation & Safran Aircraft Engines, offers a great work environment with fast-paced, challenging and rewarding careers. Both GE & Safran are world leaders in the design and manufacture of aircraft engines, propulsion systems, & aircraft equipment. This could be your opportunity to join the exciting aviation industry!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

PTI will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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