Production Manager
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Manufacturing / Production
Production Manager, Manufacturing & Industrial Operations, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Details
Job Location:
Arrowhead Products - Los Alamitos, CA 90720
Salary Range: $ - $ Salary/year
Job Shift: 1st Shift
Manages a designated Manufacturing activity of the Company, providing direction and coordination to the operations of several diverse manufacturing groups engaged in producing metallic or non-metallic products for aerospace, government and/or commercial applications in a safe and efficient manner to meet customer delivery schedules.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Plans manufacturing operations and activities within the assigned area.
- Organizes programs to plans/schedules and drives improvements in productivity.
- Schedules delivery requirements, maintaining a structured workflow to meet quoted customer need dates of hardware.
- Provides supervision to a variety of manufacturing operations including processing, fabrication, forming, machining and assembly of metallic and/or composite parts.
- Ensures compliance with aerospace quality standards, systems and processes.
- Challenges conventional manufacturing wisdom and develops innovative production/process techniques.
- Drive the continuous improvement of their assigned business.
- Fosters a cooperative working relationship with other Arrowhead Departments.
- Ensures adherence to company policies, safety standards, and good housekeeping practices.
- Ensures the financial targets are achieved.
- Job description is not all inclusive of all duties. Other duties may be assigned.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment plus BA/BS or equivalent experience.
- Minimum 5 years supervisory experience preferably in an aerospace manufacturing environment.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Proficient with computerized manufacturing and business software
- Capable of developing and managing departmental budgets
- Possess strong background in manufacturing processes and specifications
- Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
- Must have excellent communication skills both written and oral.
- Able to oversee the work of your direct reports; ensuring they are effectively producing quality work.
- Teamwork/Collaboration
- Accountability
- Sense of Urgency
- Communication
- Persistence
- Lift up to 35 lbs.
- Push and pull 35 lbs.
- Bend Occasionally
- Sit, Stand, and Walk Frequently
- Talk and Listen Frequently
- FAA-safety sensitive. Subject to a pre-employment drug screening for Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP); then random screenings for alcohol, Marijuana (THC metabolite), Cocaine, Amphetamines, Opiates, and Phencyclidine (PCP) after hire.
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, this job description does not establish a contract for employment and the content is subject to be changed, modified, or deleted at the discretion of the Company.
In compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) of 1990, the Company will make reasonable accommodations with those individuals with a disability as defined by the ADA.
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