GAL AeroStaff Ltd. is an aerospace staffing company specializing in temporary and permanent staffing for general and technical positions in the aviation and aerospace industry.
In keeping with this goal, each benefit program has been carefully devised. These benefits include time-off benefits, such as vacations and holidays, and insurance and other plan benefits. We are constantly studying and evaluating our benefits and policies to better meet present and future requirements.
Position – Production Manager
Location – Lawrenceville, Georgia
We are currently seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee production operations, team performance, resource planning, quality compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role is responsible for ensuring that production activities meet established safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets while maintaining efficient workflows and adherence to customer requirements.
Summary
The Production Manager oversees daily manufacturing operations and coordinates personnel, equipment, materials, and production schedules to achieve operational objectives. This role works closely with Program Management, Engineering, Methods, Quality Assurance, Planning, Supply Chain, Stores, Human Resources, and Finance to maintain production efficiency, resolve operational challenges, and support continuous improvement. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, organizational, problem solving, and decision making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining quality and safety standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Manage daily production activities to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
Ensure production follows approved drawings, specifications, work instructions, and customer requirements.
Monitor workflow, work in progress, equipment availability, production priorities, and delivery schedules.
Supervise, coach, and support production supervisors, team leaders, and employees while establishing clear expectations and accountability.
Coordinate with Human Resources on staffing, training, performance reviews, attendance, and disciplinary matters.
Develop production schedules and coordinate labour, equipment, tooling, materials, and work areas to maintain efficient operations.
Monitor production progress, address delays and material shortages, and implement recovery plans when necessary.
Review staffing and capacity requirements and ensure overtime and additional staffing needs are justified and approved.
Collaborate with Quality Assurance to support compliance with customer specifications and applicable ISO 9001 or AS9100 requirements.
Support investigations involving nonconformities, defects, rework, customer complaints, and root cause analysis.
Promote workplace safety, proper use of personal protective equipment, and compliance with company procedures.
Coordinate preventive maintenance and equipment repairs to minimize downtime and address unsafe equipment.
Identify bottlenecks, waste, excessive downtime, and other inefficiencies, implementing improvements to productivity and cost control.
Monitor labour hours, overtime, scrap, rework, material usage, and production performance.
Coordinate with Engineering and Methods on technical issues, drawing changes, tooling concerns, and manufacturing processes.
Ensure accurate production records, work orders, labour hours, material usage, and job status in company systems.
Monitor key performance indicators and prepare regular production reports for senior management.
Support internal, customer, and certification audits, new product implementation, and corrective action initiatives.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Leadership: Directs production teams effectively and promotes accountability, teamwork, and professional development.
Communication: Clearly communicates production priorities, expectations, risks, and performance results.
Dependability: Maintains accountability and follows through on operational commitments.
Initiative: Proactively identifies problems and implements practical improvements.
Teamwork: Collaborates effectively across departments to achieve shared objectives.
Work Quality: Promotes accuracy, product conformity, and adherence to established standards.
Problem Solving: Investigates production issues and develops effective corrective actions.
Planning and Organization: Coordinates schedules, resources, staffing, and competing priorities efficiently.
Summary of Education, Experience and Certification
Previous experience in production management or manufacturing operations is required.
Experience supervising production teams and coordinating daily manufacturing activities is required.
Experience with production planning, scheduling, resource allocation, and performance monitoring is required.
Knowledge of quality management systems and manufacturing compliance requirements is preferred.
Experience with continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and production cost control is preferred.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Strong understanding of production operations, manufacturing workflows, and resource planning.
Ability to manage production schedules, staffing requirements, equipment availability, and delivery commitments.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team management skills.
Ability to monitor production performance and implement corrective actions.
Understanding of quality assurance principles, nonconformity management, and applicable manufacturing standards.
Knowledge of workplace health and safety requirements and equipment maintenance coordination.
Strong analytical, problem solving, and decision making capabilities.
Ability to identify operational inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including reporting to senior management.
Ability to coordinate effectively with technical and nontechnical departments.
Strong organizational and documentation management skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production management systems.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
The position involves working in a manufacturing and production environment. The role requires regular coordination with production personnel and other departments, monitoring operational activities, reviewing production documentation, and addressing manufacturing issues. The employee must be able to follow applicable safety procedures and company requirements while supporting efficient and compliant production operations.