Head of Production

PBS Aerospace Inc•Roswell, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Head of Production is the single‑point owner of turbojet engine output. This role has full accountability for assembly, integration, and test execution—ensuring engines are built, tested, and delivered on schedule, to specification, and at scale. This is an execution leadership role for an operator who has personally run production lines, managed labor at scale, and navigated test failures in regulated aerospace environments. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of manufacturing processes, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering; master’s degree preferred.
Direct experience scaling or standing up production (greenfield, restart, or major rate increase)
Personal ownership of: Assembly and test operations, Daily output, labor planning, and schedule recovery
Experience operating under AS9100 / DoD / FAA regulatory frameworks
Proven ability to lead technicians and supervisors in high‑pressure, high‑accountability settings
Due to the nature of PBS Aerospace’s business as a defense contractor, this position is limited to U.S. citizens, as defined under applicable federal regulations.

Nice To Haves

Turbojet, propulsion, UAV, missile, or other safety‑critical hardware
High‑mix, precision assembly with acceptance testing
Launching new production lines or facilities
Leading during sustained ramp conditions (not steady‑state only)

Responsibilities

Own end‑to‑end assembly, integration, and test flow for turbojet engines
Plan, schedule, and manage production tasks and projects to meet daily, weekly, and monthly output goals
Deliver production schedules while balancing throughput, yield, and compliance
Lead daily production planning, sequencing, and recovery actions
Own PAT / FAT / acceptance test performance, rework flow, and disposition decisions
Drive rapid root‑cause resolution for test failures in partnership with Engineering and Quality
Establish disciplined feedback loops between test results and assembly process improvements
Directly manage staffing plans, shift models, training ramps, and skill coverage
Scale technician headcount and supervisors to support increasing production rates
Maintain shop‑floor visibility and hands‑on leadership
Lead, coach, and mentor production team members; provide feedback, and resolve performance issues
Implement training program for new and existing team members, provide cross-training to enhance flexibility and productivity
Work closely with engineering, supply chain, and quality assurance teams to ensure seamless operations and resolve production-related issues.
Implement standard work, task alignment, and flow discipline appropriate for high‑mix aerospace hardware
Ensure production readiness for new configurations, variants, and rate increases
Maintain strong EHS practices consistent with aerospace manufacturing norms
Promote a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations specific to aerospace manufacturing.