Sr. Manufacturing Manager

The Atlas Group•Park City, KS

About The Position

The Senior Manufacturing Manager oversees all internal production operations at the Park City facility, including the Machining and Sheet Metal departments. The role directly manages the Machining Manufacturing Manager and the Sheet Metal Manufacturing Manager and sets and balances production priorities across departments to meet scheduling requirements, estimated completion dates, and delivery commitments in a fast-paced, multi-disciplined aerospace component manufacturing facility while maintaining high levels of quality and safety. The position serves as a primary liaison among the Director of Manufacturing, senior leadership, department managers, and internal support teams. It oversees staffing, labor allocation, production scheduling, plant-wide KPIs, corrective actions, and lean manufacturing initiatives. The manager ensures that production teams have the tools, equipment, materials, and resources needed to perform their work, and that all production areas comply with safety policies and applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 10 years of experience in the aerospace industry.
At least 7 years of experience in operational supervision or management, including managing multiple departments or supervisors.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and hold managers accountable.
Ability to oversee multiple manufacturing departments and balance competing priorities.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related software.
Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to use a computer and other office equipment.
Must meet the definition of a “U.S. Person” under ITAR, with eligibility verified as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

A degree in manufacturing or business management.
MRP/ERP experience.
Experience with aerospace component manufacturing, including both machining and sheet metal operations.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise, coach, and develop the Machining Manufacturing Manager and the Sheet Metal Manufacturing Manager; conduct performance evaluations and hold them accountable for department performance.
Serve as the primary liaison among the Director of Manufacturing, senior leadership, department managers, and internal support teams, ensuring timely resolution of escalated requests and issues involving quality, production priorities, and delivery performance.
Set, communicate, and balance production priorities across Machining and Sheet Metal in alignment with business goals and customer commitments.
Review and approve direct reports’ timecards and oversee department managers’ timekeeping processes for accuracy and timely submission.
Review and approve plant-wide staffing levels, overtime, and labor allocation, and resolve resource conflicts between departments.
Oversee workforce planning for all production areas, approve additional staffing requests, and participate in hiring decisions for leadership and key positions.
Oversee the plant-wide production schedule, queue-day tracking, and late-to-need metrics, ensuring department managers maintain performance.
Ensure estimated completion dates are accurately communicated and maintained across departments.
Own plant-wide KPIs and prepare consolidated performance reports for the Director of Manufacturing and senior leadership.
Lead or participate in meetings as needed to support operational objectives and interdepartmental communication.
Oversee Root Cause Corrective Action investigations performed by department managers, review findings, and ensure corrective actions are implemented and sustained.
Lead the planning and implementation of plant-wide lean manufacturing initiatives to maximize productivity and operational efficiency.
Ensure production departments have the tools, equipment, materials, and resources needed, and support related capital and resource requests.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across production areas, promoting a safe work environment.
Demonstrate professionalism and ethical business conduct during business operations, company events, meetings, audits, and off-site engagements.
Maintain professional and effective communication with internal and external customers, employees, peers, and company leadership.
Perform other related duties as assigned.