Additive Production Manager
About The Position
The Additive Production Manager is the operations leader for ADDMAN’s additive manufacturing production team, responsible for leading and growing the team and overseeing production operations in an automated manufacturing environment at the company’s Thousand Oaks, California location. The role is subject to ITAR requirements, which require U.S. person status. The manager oversees production scheduling, maintenance planning, quality organization and audit readiness, and the integration of production systems. The position works cross-functionally with engineering, sales, program management, company leadership, external vendors, and machine OEMs to coordinate work, expand production capacity and capabilities, and support customer commitments. The role also requires a strong commitment to shop-floor safety, company policies, and hazardous-waste disposal procedures.
Requirements
- Commitment to a safety culture in which safety is the first consideration before starting a task.
- Strong leadership characteristics.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Strong organizational and logistical aptitude.
- Ability to work in a dynamic environment with changing priorities while exceeding customer expectations.
- Ability to work independently with a strong work ethic, self-motivation, and minimal supervision.
- Ability to lead cross-functional teams to support the business and ensure quality products are delivered on time.
- Computer aptitude, including Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate in English.
- Team-oriented approach and willingness to learn new skills and concepts.
- Previous additive manufacturing experience.
- Knowledge of machining and other post-process operations.
- Previous supervisory responsibilities.
- U.S. person status required due to ITAR requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent industry experience.
- Previous aerospace experience.
- Experience with ERP, MES, and QMS systems.
Responsibilities
- Maintain and improve a safe working environment on the shop floor and surrounding areas.
- Lead the production team responsible for printing.
- Schedule all production assets and provide time estimates for prospective and ongoing work in coordination with engineering, sales, and program management.
- Coordinate external vendor and site operations with the program management team.
- Work with engineering to source and maintain powder and consumable inventory.
- Develop and manage machine and facility maintenance plans.
- Work with engineering, company leadership, and machine OEMs to procure and install additional capacity and capabilities, such as CNC 5-axis machining, heat treatment, and coatings.
- Lead and grow the quality organization, facilitate and ensure preparedness for AS9100 audits, and implement a QMS integrated with MES and ERP systems.
- Assist with assessment, procurement, and implementation of an additive MES system.
- Provide feedback to sales and engineering to support quotation and proposal development.
- Perform other duties as assigned and maintain regular, punctual attendance.
- Follow company policies and procedures, safety policies, and hazardous-waste disposal procedures.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
