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Manufacturing Manager - Production Control
Position Overview

At Aurora Flight Sciences, we design, build, and fly advanced aircraft and enabling technologies from concept to reality. We are searching for a talented and self-motivated Manufacturing Manager - Production Control to help us create the future of flight. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:

Responsibilities

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

Specific Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain shop schedules and lead program specific production meetings.
• Utilize the ERP system and supporting tools such as Synchrono Manufacturing.
• Manage Production Control personnel to ensure that all work orders are released to Production according to schedule.
• Manage Material Inventory personnel to ensure material stocking, kitting and movement supports the production schedule.
• Manage Receiving and Shipping personnel to ensure that inbound and outbound deliveries are processed on time while adhering to site procedure.
• Manage Material Planning and coordinate plans and shortages with Supply Chain Management.
• Generate metrics for the site Senior Operations Manager including Labor Efficiency, Schedule Adherence, 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).
• Generate and post shop metrics on quality, schedule, efficiency, and utilization.
• Analyze machine utilization and open capacity based on projected known work.
• Provide management weekly status report of deliveries to purchase orders and forecast delivery dates of products to customers by analyzing current work in progress and manufacturing operations past performance.
• 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 shortages and 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.
• Ensure consumable products are maintained at appropriate levels on site at all times.
• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline (business, manufacturing systems, engineering, supply chain management, etc.) and typically 7 or more years' related work experience.
• Previous leadership experience as a functional manager.
• Experience performing program schedule analysis involving schedule development, critical path and risk analysis.
• Expert proficiency with ERP programs & other enterprise-wide software applications.
• Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office software products.
• Must be a US Person.

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Experience with SAP and APS.
• Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in team environments and communicate with multiple levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated project or task management experience.
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to prioritize based on departmental demands.
• Self-motivated and independent team player with a strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks and timelines.
• Self-starter, conscientious of safety, quality, schedule, and cost.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work in a hangar/manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
• Follow Boeing regulations for lifting.
• Day shift with extended hours as required.
• Work onsite daily in Bridgeport, WV.
• Must be able to travel to various domestic 3rd party and/or Boeing/ Aurora sites (10%).

Salary Range (Annualized USD)
Minimum Range: $75,000.00 to $133,000.00
Maximum Range: $ to $
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.