Production Manager

Aircraft Technology, Inc., (ATI), a subsidiary of HEICO Corporation, is an FAA/EASA Part 145 Repair Station. ATI supports a wide range of rotary and fixed wing components found on both commercial and military platforms around the world.

ATI of HEICO is seeking a Production Manager for a full-time direct hire position in Hollywood, FL

ROLE: The Production Manager leads all shop operations, including the Machine Shop, Plasma, Welding, and Detail Repair operations, to meet safety, quality, productivity, budget, and customer delivery goals. This role manages staffing, workloads, training, and equipment readiness while ensuring work follows applicable FAA requirements, repair station procedures, and technical data. The manager monitors turnaround time, on-time delivery, labor efficiency, and rework, drives continuous improvement, and coordinates with Quality and Engineering to resolve operational issues.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Review and prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, efficiency, materials supply, and personnel resources; assign workloads to team members based on skills, capacity, and production priorities to maintain quality and meet customer delivery requirements.
• Able to meet or exceed budgetary goals
• Oversee teams, steering operations in the Machine Shop, Plasma, Welding, and Detail Repair.
• Monitor machinery, equipment, and tools to ensure optimal operability, proactively identify maintenance needs, and liaise with engineering to resolve issues quickly and minimize productivity impact.
• Informs assigned associates of production and/or material problems and coordinates with support groups to resolve operational problems affecting schedules.
• Participates in establishing and modifying operational methods and processes by recommending changes in materials, equipment, and procedures.
• Develops schedules and personnel requirements for assigned areas; maintains reports, records, and production documentation reflecting schedules, performance, methods, and other manufacturing aspects.
• Provides immediate supervision to a unit or group of Team Members, with a portion of time spent performing individual tasks related to the unit.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's guidelines, procedures, and policies, plus applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training associates; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining associates; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Production meetings and providing customer delivery updates
• Responsible for the preventative maintenance system of all company-owned machines
• Closely monitored processes to ensure strict adherence to EHS/OSHA policies, standards, and guidelines, proactively identifying potential risks and implementing strategies to mitigate them.
• Monitors and manages personnel productivity and efficiency using production systems, tools, and performance data to ensure production deadlines are met.
• Conducts and provides time analyses of production operations to evaluate task duration, identify bottlenecks, and improve labor utilization and production planning.
• Reads and interprets technical manuals and internal routers to ensure work is assigned and performed in accordance with applicable instructions and requirements.
• Works extended or late hours, as needed, to ensure timely delivery of customer orders.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :  Yes

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent from an accredited school.
• Associate's degree (A.A.) from an accredited college or university preferred

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 4 years of Management and machine shop experience required.
• At least three years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• FAA Repair Station experience is a plus
• Experience in Manual Machines (Lathe and VTL) and CNC programming, setup, operation, and troubleshooting is highly preferred
• Understanding of Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated knowledge of machining principles and associated technologies, with a strong understanding of production processes, workflows and operational requirements.
• Experience in Welding and plasma is a plus

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Associate's degree preferably in science, business, engineering, environmental, manufacturing, or related field, or a certificate in a manufacturing-related program from a technical or trade school.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS OR ABILITIES:

• Language/Communication Skills: English: ability to read and interpret documents such as emails, reports, and correspondence.  Excellent ability to communicate both orally and in writing. 
• Computer Skills: Proficient working knowledge of computer hardware and software, including Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, etc.), and capable of data entry with a high degree of accuracy.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to use basic mathematics.
• Reasoning Abilities: Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Ability to analyze production issues, identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions. Ability to interpret and apply instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational skills, strict attention to detail, and ability to multitask and prioritize as necessary, with minimal supervisory direction.
• Interpersonal Skills: Must work well and communicate with others. Must be flexible in handling multiple tasks.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to manage, lead, and motivate a team to meet business unit goals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; toxic or caustic chemicals; and risk of electrical shock.  The noise level in the work environment is neither low to moderate.