Production Manager

AXIUS GROUP LLC•Wichita, KS

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing all production activities to ensure operational targets are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. This role leads production teams, drives accountability, and partners cross-functionally to ensure on-time delivery of conforming products in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Manufacturing operations and production planning
Quality standards and production control processes
Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Workforce planning, scheduling, and performance management
Leadership and team development
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Problem-solving and decision-making ability
Effective communication across all levels of the organization
Accountability and results-driven mindset
Attention to detail and operational discipline
High school diploma or equivalent required
Minimum of 5 years of related production or manufacturing experience
Prior leadership or supervisory experience required
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
If a Security Clearance is required: Candidates "must/may need" to be able to obtain and maintain a DoD Security Clearance
Successful candidates must be able to secure Program Access approval

Nice To Haves

Aerospace and/or chemical processing environments (preferred)
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Experience in aerospace, chemical processing, or similar environment preferred
Experience with lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices preferred

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and prioritize daily production activities to meet schedule, quality, and throughput targets
Lead and support production supervisors, ensuring alignment with company goals, policies, and performance expectations
Coordinate work across departments to ensure efficient production flow and on-time delivery
Monitor production performance, including output, quality, and delivery, and report progress and issues to leadership
Ensure adherence to quality standards by driving accountability and promoting a culture of excellence and defect prevention
Support execution of production plans by assigning personnel, establishing priorities, and tracking performance
Facilitate regular meetings with supervisors to review performance, address issues, and drive continuous improvement
Identify training needs, support employee development, and promote workforce engagement and growth
Enforce workplace organization and cleanliness standards, including 6S or similar programs
Partner with leadership to identify process improvements and drive operational efficiency initiatives
Perform additional duties as assigned