Manufacturing Manager - Production Control

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:

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

Specific Duties:

• Develop and maintain shop schedules utilizing the ERP system and supporting tools such as Microsoft Project.
• Manage Production Control personnel to ensure that all work orders are released to Production according to schedule.
• Manage Production Control and shipping personnel to ensure that all shipments are packaged and shipped for arrival according to on‑dock commitments.
• Generate site metrics for the site General Manager including Labor Efficiency, Schedule Days Behind/Ahead, 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).
• Provide management weekly status report of deliveries to purchase orders and forecasted delivery dates of products to customers by analyzing current work in progress and manufacturing operations past performance.
• Generate and post shop metrics on quality, schedule, efficiency, and utilization.
• Analyze machine utilization and open capacity based on projected known work.
• 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 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.
• Maintain consumable product levels and ensure proper levels are kept on site.
• 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.

• Education/experience typically acquired through advanced education (e.g. Bachelor) and typically 7 or more years' related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g. Associate+8 years' related work experience, 10 years' related work experience, etc.).
• Minimum of three (3) years planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficient use of ERP systems and other enterprise‑wide software applications.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office software products, especially Excel.
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills required, to include written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate with multiple levels of the organization.
• Excellent organizational skills with 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.

• Experience with ISO 9001 or AS9100 quality management systems.
• Experience with SAP.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Visual Studio Programming.
• Knowledge of Microsoft SQL queries.

• Ability to work in a…