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.

• Manage the team; coordinate and expedite the flow of manufacturing work and materials between supply chain, material control, operations, and quality according to individual program schedules.
• 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.
• Generate site metrics for the site General Manager including Labor Efficiency, Schedule Days Behind/Ahead, and other key performance indicators.
• Monitor production operations to ensure production and delivery schedules are met.
• Analyze and develop planning for workflow through the shop, working around open purchase orders and current work in progress.
• Provide weekly status reports 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.
• Serve 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.

• Advanced education (e.g., Bachelor’s) and 7+ years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and experience (e.g., Associate + 8 years, 10 years related).
• 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, including 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 hangar/manufacturing environment and wear proper PPE.
• Follow Boeing regulations for lifting.
• Day shift with extended hours as required.
• Work onsite daily in Manassas, VA.
• Must be able to travel to various domestic 3rd‑party and/or Boeing/Aurora sites (up to 25% travel).

• Minimum Range: $75,000.00 to $
• Maximum Range: $
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Aurora Flight Sciences, a Boeing Company, is a leader in the development and manufacturing of advanced unmanned systems and aerospace vehicles. Our mission is…