Plant Manager (1st shift)

MS AEROSPACE INC•Santa Clarita, CA

44d•$75,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

A.S. Aerospace Inc. (ASA) is an aerospace manufacturer of high strength specialty internally threaded fasteners. Our products are of the highest quality and very close tolerances. Our products support the US Government and the most demanding OEMs in the commercial aviation industry. We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision. Join one of the fastest-growing aerospace companies by Applying NOW! A.S. Aerospace Production Manager Position: Production Manager – Aerospace Manufacturing Location: Santa Clarita, CA Employment Type: Full-Time Industry: Aerospace Manufacturing (Precision Fasteners) Company Overview AS Aerospace is a fast-growing aerospace manufacturer specializing in high-strength, precision fasteners used in commercial aviation, defense, and U.S. government programs. Our products are manufactured to extremely tight tolerances and meet the highest quality standards, including AS9100. A CNC machining background is highly preferred. We offer competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to lead within a dynamic, high-precision manufacturing environment. Position Summary The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and delivery. This role drives continuous improvement, optimizes production processes, and leads production teams to a high-mix, high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, hands-on manufacturing knowledge, and experience managing aerospace or precision machining operations.

Requirements

3–5+ years of production or plant management experience in aerospace or precision manufacturing.
Proven experience leading manufacturing teams in a job shop or high-mix environment.
Strong understanding of machining (CNC Lathes), tooling, and manufacturing processes.
Experience working in AS9100-regulated environments.
Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills.
Strong problem-solving and organizational abilities.
Computer proficiency and experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, or a related field desired.
CNC machining background (setup, tooling, or programming).
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
Machine shop, tool & die, or assembly tooling experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage daily plant operations to meet manufacturing needs and customer quality, delivery.
Oversee manufacturing processes including forging, CNC machining (drilling, tapping, milling), and assembly.
Ensure production output, product quality, and on-time shipping goals are achieved.
Lead, coach, and develop department supervisors, team leads, and operators.
Allocate labor, equipment, and materials efficiently to maximize productivity and asset utilization.
Monitor key performance metrics such as throughput, scrap, rework, labor efficiency, and machine utilization.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and waste reduction.
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues.
Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and internal quality systems.
Promote a strong safety-first culture and ensure adherence to all safety policies.
Oversee equipment maintenance coordination and minimize unplanned downtime.
Address employee concerns, performance issues, and workforce planning needs.
Maintain accurate production documentation and reporting through ERP/MRP systems.
Stay current with best practices in manufacturing leadership and aerospace production.