Production Manager II

Cox Machine•Wichita, KS

34d

About The Position

The Production Manager Level II role provides leadership and direction to manufacturing operations while driving continuous improvement and operational excellence across the organization. This role is responsible for optimizing production performance, resource utilization, and process efficiency through data-driven strategy, Lean manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement methodologies. The position partners with cross-functional teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals that support long-term business objectives and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree business administration or related field preferred
5+ years of experience in manufacturing or production management.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Experience managing a team of production staff.
Strong project management skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of quality management systems, such as AS9100 or Six Sigma, is a plus.
Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning software is a plus.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute production strategies that align with company objectives for efficiency, quality, and profitability
Manage daily manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and delivery standards
Collaborate with planning, engineering, and supply chain to optimize capacity, scheduling, and resource allocation
Monitor production metrics (OEE, throughput, scrap, on-time delivery) and implement corrective actions to achieve targets
Lead strategic capital improvement projects and technology implementations to enhance manufacturing capability
Drive alignment between production strategy and corporate goals, including growth, modernization, and cost reduction
Ensure compliance with AS9100 and other aerospace industry standards and customer requirements
Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure that orders are completed on-time and within budget
Lead the deployment of Lean manufacturing principles, and structured problem-solving across all operations
Identify and eliminate waste through process analysis, value stream mapping, and Kaizen events
Establish and maintain standard work, 6S, and visual management systems
Coach and mentor employees and leaders in Lean thinking and continuous improvement methodologies
Utilize data and analytics to drive decision-making and measure CI effectiveness
Champion a culture of accountability, innovation, and engagement throughout the workforce
Integrate CI initiatives into daily production management systems to ensure sustainable improvement
Conduct performance evaluations and implement training to improve skill levels and output reliability
Direct or plan a production schedule for the job
Meet goals for On-time delivery and throughput performance
Align and sustain process to achieve year-over-year productivity and cost reduction
Generate process that reduce defects, rework elimination, and quality improvements
Ensure a steady cadence of continuous improvement initiatives are completed and sustained
Develop succession plans for critical roles and ensure staff capability/skillset meets the needs of the production floor
Verify that standard work and visual management boards are current and followed
Facilitate tiered accountability meetings to ensure communication and alignment across shifts