Production Manager (Machine Manufacturing)

ABOUT AEROGO AeroGo is a leader in manufacturing innovative load moving solutions that utilize wheels and advanced hovercraft technologies focused on friction free movement of heavy, uniquely sized, or sensitive pay loads. From the headquarters and manufacturing facility in Seattle, WA, our 60+ employees have helped produce proprietary and custom engineered equipment and transporters for nearly 60 years, setting the gold standard for quality, service and ingenuity. POSITION SUMMARY The Production Manager is responsible for the day-to-day leadership and performance of AeroGo’s manufacturing operations, including Aluminum and Steel Fabrication, Mechanical Assembly, Electrical Assembly, and Production Painting. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this position leads approximately 15–20 direct reports and works closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Production Control, and Human Resources. The Production Manager will establish clear priorities, develop employees, improve production flow, and ensure products are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with customer commitments. This is a hands-on leadership position that requires a strong and consistent presence on the manufacturing floor. RESPONSIBILITIES Lead approximately 15–20 employees across Aluminum and Steel Fabrication, Mechanical Assembly, Electrical Assembly, and Production Painting. Manage daily production priorities, staffing, workflow, and execution. Promote a strong safety culture, enforce safe work practices, correct unsafe conditions, and support incident investigations. Ensure products are completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with quality standards and customer delivery commitments. Conduct regular production meetings and maintain effective communication across departments and shifts. Coach, train, and develop employees while setting clear expectations and reinforcing accountability. Partner with Production Control and Supply Chain to address scheduling, material availability, inventory, and production constraints. Collaborate with Engineering and Quality on manufacturability, product changes, nonconformances, root-cause analysis, and corrective actions. Establish and maintain standard operating procedures, work instructions, and consistent production practices. Identify and implement improvements to workflow, layout, tooling, production processes, and labor efficiency. Monitor production performance, including labor efficiency, scrap, rework, and on-time delivery. Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment consistent with AeroGo’s values. Perform other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s degree preferred. Equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered. Five or more years of progressively responsible manufacturing, production, or operations leadership experience. Working knowledge of fabrication, assembly and production painting. Ability to read and interpret engineered drawings and production documentation. Experience using ERP or MRP systems to manage production schedules, work orders, materials, and operational priorities. Strong understanding of safety, quality, productivity, labor efficiency, and on-time delivery expectations. Experience developing employees, setting performance expectations, and holding teams accountable. Ability to balance immediate production needs with longer-term process improvement. Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments. Experience with Lean manufacturing or other continuous-improvement methods preferred. Experience in a custom manufacturing or engineered-to-order environment preferred. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS Please tell us a little bit about yourself by submitting your resume and taking our two surveys by clicking the link: https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/bo/8DPY/ProductionManager The first survey will take you 3-5 minutes and you’ll get your results instantly. There are no righ…

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