Production Manager - Aerospace in Hood River, Oregon at Advanced Navigation and Positioning Corporation

ANPC is a global supplier of precision approach guidance and area surveillance solutions aimed at improving the safety and capacity of civil and military aviation for customers on all seven continents. Our transponder-based solutions are designed to serve airfields where others cannot. We are a team of extraordinary professionals working together to perform an important mission to uniquely serve airports with terrain, obstacles and other challenges that no other business can provide.

The Production Manager oversees daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, quality, schedule adherence, and cost effectiveness. Leading a multidisciplinary team—including Production Technicians, Materials Coordinators, Buyers, and Planners—this role drives cross-functional alignment between supply chain planning, material availability, and shop-floor execution. Reporting directly to the Production Leader, the Production Manager converts strategic operational goals into tactical execution and leads continuous improvement efforts across all production lines.

• Direct daily shop-floor production activities to meet delivery schedules, output targets, and quality standards while maintaining a safe and organized work environment.

• Supervise the Buyer, Planner, and Materials Coordinator to ensure synchronized scheduling, optimal inventory levels, timely raw material procurement, and clear line of sight on long-lead items.

• Lead and mentor Production Technicians in partnership with the Lead Production Technician, ensuring proper allocation of workforce, cross-training, skill development, and adherence to safety and standard operating procedures.

• Partner with the Production Planner to balance work-in-progress (WIP), manage capacity constraints, resolve material shortages, and adjust schedules based on customer demand and supply shifts.

• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives (5S, Kanban, Kaizen, flow optimization) across production and material movement functions to eliminate waste, improve cycle times, and optimize floor layout.

• Partner with Engineering and Quality teams to investigate shop-floor non-conformances, enforce standard assembly practices, and support root-cause corrective action efforts.

• Manage labor allocation, operational budgets, overtime, and tool/equipment maintenance to ensure targets are hit within designated cost parameters.

• Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs)—such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), Schedule Adherence, First Pass Yield (FPY), and Inventory Accuracy—reporting findings and action plans to the Production Leader.

• Work closely with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and Logistics to streamline New Product Introductions (NPI), engineering changes (ECOs), and inventory flow into production.

• Bachelor’s Debree in Operations Management, Supply Chain or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.

• Proven track record of managing both shop-floor technical personnel and materials/supply chain functions.

• Experience in vendor performance, purchasing workflows and operational expenditures.

• Advanced proficiency with ERP/MRP (Sage 100, SAP, or equivalent).

• OSHA and safety experience.

• Sold grounding in Lean Manufacturing principles, 5S and continuous improvement frameworks.

• Demonstrated ability to build, mentor, and hold teams accountable; strong cross-functional collaboration across engineering, quality and leadership.

• Strong project management skills with experience managing operational labor budgets and production metrics.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to report effectively to leadership.

• APICS CPIM/CSCP, ISM CPSM/CSM, or similar certification preferred.

• Working knowledge of ISO 9001 or AS9100, ITAR/EAR, and aerospace material specs.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job in an office and manufacturing environment. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Essential functions may require maintaining the physical condition necessary for sitting, walking or standing for periods of time; operating a computer and keyboard; talk and hear at elevated room levels; using hands to finger, grasp, and feel; repetitive motion; close visual acuity to prepare and analyze data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; lift, push, carry, or pull up to 20 pounds. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds occasionally. Ability to stand, walk, bend, and reach throughout the day. Visual acuity to read inventory labels, shipping documents, and computer screens. Ability to operate standard warehouse equipment (e.g., pallet jacks, carts) safely.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job in an office and manufacturing environment. This position operates out of the Production area, production areas may experience moderate to high noise levels due to machinery, equipment, and packaging processes. Hearing protection may be required in designated areas. Temperature in the warehouse may vary with seasonal conditions and may not be climate-controlled. The employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, forklifts, carts, pallet jacks and other typical hazards of an industrial setting; appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) will be provided and must be worn as required.

In addition to base pay, our competitive total rewards package consists of:

• 401(k) plan with match

• Comprehensive suite of insurance benefits for employees (and their families) to include a variety of medical plan options (including an HSA with employer contribution), dental, vision, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Legal/Identity support plans, pet insurance.

• Access to Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)

• Generous paid time off including 4 weeks of vacation per year, paid sick leave, 11 paid company holidays, including a winter company shutdown.