Head of Production

Job Description

Position Summary The position is in the Production/Machine Shop and handles tasks related to production of highly precision parts for Aerospace Industries. Candidate must have practical & operational knowledge of CNC machining & programming, engineering principles, techniques & standards as used in the Engineering shop. The candidate must have knowledge of tools and techniques used for machining components, technical drawings, plans and models. Knowledge of raw materials, production processes and quality controls to assure efficient/effective manufacture of products is also required. Responsible for the manufacturing and/or assembly of components being made into finished goods within the shop includes production management, NPD, manufacturing engineering management, people management and continuous improvement reporting. Direct the preparation of operating budgets and proposals for capital expenditure and investment in infrastructure, technology, equipment, systems, or other assets and resources. Identify new opportunities within defined business verticals. Identify principal risks to the organization. Manufacturing is defined as: Produces goods and parts from raw materials using such processes as CNC Turning, CNC Milling, Deburring, Buffing etc. Assembly is defined as: Puts together various goods and parts to make/create a part – Various hardware includes bearings/ bushes/ pins/ inserts. In addition, the candidate must possess critical thinking, complex problem solving and inductive reasoning skills. He should be acquainted with the latest standards. Overall, Purpose of the Role: Lead the manufacturing function within budget and output targets to meet customer requirements and standards. Full accountability for ensuring Safety, customer Quality, Cost and Delivery (On Time Delivery) requirements are met. Responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible manufacturing engineering & production team by building working relationships ensuring that Health, Safety and Environmental requirements are adhered to. Manage the team on best practice and establish standard policies and procedures whilst also mentoring and leading teams. Implement and manage continuous improvement and modern manufacturing principles by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, working practices and processes. Show more Show less