Sr. Manufacturing Manager

Atlas•Wichita, 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 the facility to meet scheduling requirements, estimated completions, and delivery commitments in a fast-paced, multi-disciplined aerospace component manufacturing environment while maintaining high standards of quality and safety. This position is based in a manufacturing environment. Required personal protective equipment (PPE) must be used. Employees may be exposed to moderate to high noise levels and other typical manufacturing conditions. The role may involve access to export-controlled information or technology. The employee must meet the ITAR definition of a “U.S. Person”; eligibility will be verified as a condition of employment, and applicable export control requirements and company policies must be followed.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
10 or more years of experience in the aerospace industry.
7 or more 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Directly supervise, coach, and develop the Machining Manufacturing Manager and Sheet Metal Manufacturing Manager; conduct their performance evaluations and hold them accountable for department performance.
Serve as the primary liaison between the Director of Manufacturing, senior leadership, department managers, and internal support teams, ensuring timely resolution of escalated information requests, quality concerns, production priorities, and delivery issues.
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 accurate and timely submission.
Review and approve plant-wide staffing levels, overtime, and labor allocation, and resolve resource conflicts between departments.
Oversee workforce planning across 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 in their areas.
Ensure estimated completion dates are accurately communicated and maintained across departments.
Own plant-wide key performance indicators and prepare consolidated performance reports for the Director of Manufacturing and senior leadership.
Lead or participate in meetings to support operational objectives and interdepartmental communication.
Oversee department managers’ Root Cause Corrective Action investigations, 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 to perform their work, and support related capital and resource requests.
Ensure compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements across production areas and promote 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.