Manager, Production

Howell Instruments Inc•Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

Manage the overall operation of the Production department, including planning, staffing, workflow execution, training, equipment readiness, and coordination with Quality, Engineering, Inventory Control, and other departments to ensure products and services are completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with applicable customer, regulatory, and company requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or multi-year hands on experience in manufacturing, operations management, electronics, business, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant experience may be considered.
Minimum seven years of experience in production, manufacturing, repair, electronics assembly, or related operations, including at least three years in a supervisory, lead, or management role.
Must possess strong leadership, planning, organizational, communication, administrative, and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage department priorities, develop personnel, resolve production constraints, coordinate across departments, and make timely operational decisions.
Working knowledge of production workflow, work order management, labor reporting, quality system requirements, safety practices, blueprints, data sheets, tooling, fixtures, test equipment, ERP and Microsoft Suite application experience required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in an FAA Part 145 repair station, aerospace, defense, or regulated manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the overall day-to-day operation of the Production department, including repair, fabrication, assembly, and FAA Part 145-related production activities.
Plan, direct, and prioritize production resources to meet customer commitments, schedule requirements, quality expectations, and business objectives.
Oversee work order assignment, labor planning, material availability, tooling, fixtures, and special equipment required to complete production and repair activities efficiently.
Monitor production performance using WIP schedules, labor reporting, work order hours, labor utilization, quality trends, and schedule adherence to identify constraints and drive corrective and preventive action.
Coordinate with Inventory Control, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, Customer Support, and other departments to ensure parts, documentation, tooling, and technical support are available to meet required completion dates.
Develop, implement, and improve production and repair processes for assemblies and subassemblies to standardize work, improve efficiency, reduce rework, and support consistent product quality.
Ensure Production personnel are properly trained and qualified to perform assigned work in accordance with applicable procedures, work instructions, equipment requirements, safety practices, and quality standards.
Maintain accountability for shop equipment, tools, fixtures, and test equipment readiness, including coordination of maintenance, periodic checks, and calibration activities as applicable.
Lead, coach, and develop Production supervisors, leads, and personnel; support performance management, staffing recommendations, employee development, and department communication.
Promote compliance with applicable company policies, customer requirements, FAA Part 145 requirements, safety expectations, and quality management system procedures within Production operations.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.