Production Flow Manager

The Atlas Group•Wichita, KS

About The Position

The Production Flow Manager owns end-to-end production flow to ensure stable, predictable execution of the master schedule across manufacturing and assembly operations. This role is accountable for schedule adherence, and removal of flow constraints related to material readiness, work sequencing, and cross-functional alignment. The Production Flow Manager partners closely with Master Scheduling, Production, Supply Chain, Quality, and Engineering to proactively identify risks, resolve constraints, and continuously improve flow in a regulated aerospace manufacturing environment.

Requirements

2+ years experience in manufacturing operations, production control, or material flow leadership
Experience supporting assembly operations in aerospace, defense, or other regulated manufacturing
Strong understanding of production scheduling, material flow, and shop-floor execution
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional problem solving in high-pressure environments
ERP/MRP experience (Microsoft Dynamics AX, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, etc.)
End-to-end systems thinking
Strong floor presence and bias for action
Excellent communication and escalation discipline
Data-driven prioritization
Comfort operating amid schedule volatility and changing priorities

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field
Lean / Six Sigma certification
Experience with AS9100 environments and NPI/industrialization
Forklift Certification Preferred

Responsibilities

Lead daily flow huddles and tiered escalation for schedule risk and line readiness.
Partner with Production Supervisors to sequence work, manage WIP, and stabilize takt.
Own visual management for flow (schedules, white boards, Andon/ shortage lists, recovery plans).
Serve as the primary interface between Master Scheduling, Assembly, and Operations for flow execution.
Align material flow and internal logistics to the production plan; escalate systemic shortages and drive corrective actions with Supply Chain and Purchasing.
Coordinate with Engineering and Quality on change incorporation, nonconformance impacts, and build readiness.
Lead Lean initiatives to improve flow, reduce WIP, and shorten lead time (supermarkets, pull systems, standard work).
Drive root cause and corrective actions for recurring schedule misses and line stoppages.
Establish and maintain standard work for production readiness, shortage management, and flow escalation.
Lead and develop Production Flow Coordinators.
Ensure production flow processes comply with AS9100, ITAR, FOD, and internal material handling requirements.
Promote a safe, organized, audit-ready shop-floor environment.