Production Manager

Production Manager

Trillium Professional is now seeking a Production Manager for work in the Los Angeles area!

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Program & Production Oversight
• Lead and ensure the success and on-time delivery of all MIL/Aero, Space, and RMA projects.
• Oversee all production activities related to MIL/Aero and Space product lines.
• Ensure RMA products are received, repaired, and returned to customers within committed timeframes.
• Collaborate with Project Managers on development and NPI (new product introduction) programs.
• Coordinate with global operations to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Define, track, and manage KPIs for all active programs.
• Direct planners and buyers to ensure the supply chain provides required materials.

Daily Operations & Execution

• Manage and supervise all production operations, including Electro-Mechanical Assembly, Testing and/or Shipping/Receiving.
• Provide accurate and timely production status updates to Operations Management, Program Management, Engineering, and downstream production areas.
• Ensure production tasks are completed according to program requirements, quality standards, and committed schedules.
• Ensure employees are properly trained and receive effective supervision and direction to complete assignments efficiently and cost-effectively, in compliance with all company policies, safety standards, and work rules.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across departments, and the broader organization to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Ensure all quality-related work is completed and documented to meet internal and customer standards.
• Support and drive cost-reduction initiatives and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

People Management

• Collaborate closely with planners, buyers, and other cross-functional teams for maintaining on time delivery.
• Establish performance goals and regularly review team member progress.
• Mentor and support the career growth and skill development of team members.
• Identify organizational talent gaps and participate in hiring decisions.

Cross-functional Coordination

• Direct supply chain efforts to ensure timely material availability.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues impacting delivery, quality, or timelines.

Reporting & Communication

• Maintain detailed status tracking across all projects and programs.
• Provide accurate weekly status reports to the Chief Delivery Officer and other stakeholders.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $95,000 - $125,000 a year.

Requirements:

• Experience in Aerospace and Defense Production/Operations

Trillium has been recruiting and placing accounting, finance and technical professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees with an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of technical professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.