Production Manager

Hexcel Corporation•Amesbury, MA

9d•$95,170 - $161,789•Onsite

About The Position

As a part of Hexcel, we at ARC Technologies LLC are propelling the future of flight, energy generation, transportation, and recreation through excellence in advanced material solutions that create a better world. We proudly support our military through our product offerings. Whether you are a civilian, veteran, transitioning member, reservist, or military spouse, Hexcel is committed to supporting, including, and empowering you. By joining our team, you will become part of a global community of peers dedicated to creating quality parts and materials. If you have integrity, accountability, a willingness to explore new ideas, and a desire to succeed, then ARC Technologies is the place for you.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field (or equivalent technical experience)
5+ years of leadership and people management experience
Strong interpersonal skills with a proven ability to lead teams and foster a positive, collaborative environment
Demonstrated experience ensuring adherence to HR policies and maintaining full compliance with organizational and regulatory standards
Experience leading multiple departments or product lines in a technical environment
Strong knowledge of ERP/MES systems, KPIs, and operational metrics
Experience in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies
Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft suite
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance
This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens.

Responsibilities

Lead daily production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets across assigned departments.
Translate site and business goals into clear production plans, priorities, and resource allocations.
Optimize capacity and resources by balancing labor, equipment, and materials to achieve production schedules.
Champion a zero‑incident safety culture through the fostering of employee engagement, compliance oversight, audits, investigations, and corrective actions.
Ensure product quality and performance by driving root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous KPI improvement.
Develop and lead production and engineering teams by managing supervisors, team leads and engineering staff; building capability through coaching, training, performance management, and succession planning.
Oversee engineering support by guiding process engineering, troubleshooting, equipment optimization, and readiness for production support, continuous improvement and new product introductions.
Collaborate cross‑functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and HR to remove constraints and support new products and process improvements, operations, and capital projects.
Manage budgets and resources including labor costs, overtime, staffing plans, engineering resources, and capital justification while ensuring strong cost accountability.
Communicate performance and risks to site leadership, ensuring transparency around operational status, challenges, and improvement needs.