Plant Manager

AS AEROSPACE INC•Santa Clarita, CA

34d•$80,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

A.S. Aerospace Inc. is a fast-growing aerospace manufacturer specializing in high-strength, precision internally threaded fasteners for commercial aviation, defense, and U.S. government programs. Its products are made to tight tolerances and meet high quality standards, including AS9100. The Plant Manager oversees day-to-day manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, and delivery. The position drives continuous improvement, optimizes production processes, and leads teams in a high-mix, high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment. The role is based onsite at the Santa Clarita, California manufacturing facility, with a Monday–Friday schedule and overtime, on-call, and weekend availability as production needs require. The posted salary range is $80,000–$120,000 per year.

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, including 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.
CNC machining background, including setup, tooling, or programming.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
Machine shop, tool and die, or assembly tooling experience.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and manage daily plant operations to meet manufacturing needs and customer quality and delivery requirements.
Oversee manufacturing processes, including forging, CNC machining (drilling, tapping, and 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 throughput, scrap, rework, labor efficiency, and machine utilization.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, 6S, and waste reduction.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve production issues.
Ensure compliance with AS9100, customer requirements, and internal quality systems.
Promote a safety-first culture and ensure adherence to safety policies.
Coordinate equipment maintenance and minimize unplanned downtime.
Address employee concerns and performance issues, and manage workforce planning needs.
Maintain accurate production documentation and reporting through ERP/MRP systems.
Stay current with best practices in manufacturing leadership and aerospace production.
Follow other instructions and perform other duties requested by the supervisor.