Prouction Manager

HEICO Corporation•Hollywood, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Aircraft Technology, Inc. (ATI), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation and an FAA/EASA Part 145 Repair Station, supports rotary- and fixed-wing components used on commercial and military platforms worldwide. ATI is seeking a full-time, direct-hire Production Manager in Hollywood, Florida. The Production Manager leads shop operations across the Machine Shop, Plasma, Welding, and Detail Repair areas, with responsibility for safety, quality, productivity, budgets, and customer delivery. The role oversees staffing, workloads, training, and equipment readiness and ensures work complies with applicable FAA requirements, repair station procedures, and technical data. It monitors turnaround time, on-time delivery, labor efficiency, and rework, and drives continuous improvement in coordination with Quality and Engineering.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent from an accredited school.
Minimum of 4 years of management and machine shop experience.
At least three years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as emails, reports, and correspondence in English, and communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Proficient working knowledge of computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Office Suite, and accurate data-entry skills.
Ability to use basic mathematics.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills, including analyzing production issues, identifying root causes, evaluating alternatives, and implementing solutions.
Ability to interpret and apply instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask and prioritize with minimal supervisory direction.
Ability to work and communicate well with others and flexibility in handling multiple tasks.
Ability to manage, lead, and motivate a team to meet business unit goals.
Ability to frequently stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear.
Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
FAA Repair Station experience.
Experience with manual machines, including Lathe and VTL, and CNC programming, setup, operation, and troubleshooting.
Experience in Welding and plasma.
Associate’s degree preferably in science, business, engineering, environmental, manufacturing, or a related field, or a certificate in a manufacturing-related program from a technical or trade school.

Responsibilities

Review and prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, efficiency, materials supply, and personnel resources.
Assign workloads based on team members’ skills, capacity, and production priorities to maintain quality and meet customer delivery requirements.
Meet or exceed budgetary goals.
Oversee operations and teams in the Machine Shop, Plasma, Welding, and Detail Repair areas.
Monitor machinery, equipment, and tools for operability; identify maintenance needs and work with Engineering to resolve issues and minimize productivity impacts.
Inform assigned associates of production or material problems and coordinate with support groups to resolve issues affecting schedules.
Recommend changes to materials, equipment, and procedures to establish or modify operational methods and processes.
Develop schedules and personnel requirements for assigned areas and maintain production records and documentation.
Provide immediate supervision to a unit or group of Team Members while also performing individual tasks related to the unit.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational guidelines, procedures, policies, and applicable laws.
Interview, hire, and train associates; plan, assign, and direct work; appraise performance; reward and discipline associates; address complaints; and resolve problems.
Conduct production meetings and provide customer delivery updates.
Manage the preventative maintenance system for company-owned machines.
Monitor processes for adherence to EHS/OSHA policies, standards, and guidelines; identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
Monitor personnel productivity and efficiency using production systems, tools, and performance data to meet production deadlines.
Conduct and provide time analyses of production operations to evaluate task duration, identify bottlenecks, and improve labor utilization and production planning.
Read and interpret technical manuals and internal routers to ensure work is assigned and performed according to applicable instructions and requirements.
Work extended or late hours as needed to ensure timely delivery of customer orders.
Perform other duties as assigned.