Aviation Search Group — Midland, Texas
Estimated salary for Transportation, Storage and Distribution Managers (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025): $82,440–$146,770 per year, median $107,230. The employer did not provide a pay range for this listing.
The Production Manager ensures manufacturing equipment, tools, and production processes operate efficiently, safely, and in alignment with organizational goals. This role oversees production scheduling, resource utilization, workflow optimization, and team performance to maintain quality, cost, and delivery targets. The Production Manager supports composites fabrication, structures assembly, and SLT operations while driving continuous improvement across the production environment. Duties and Responsibilities: • Oversight of front-line leadership and indirect employees' performance and KPI goals
• Oversee and improve safety protocols and skills training as business growth continues
• Demonstrated attendance management for a high-volume production environment while maintaining a positive and engaged environment
• Motivating, supporting, and providing guidance to production staff
• Ensuring all safety and health standards are met to maintain an accident‑free environment
• Communicating regularly with upper management regarding issues impacting production
• Evaluating machine and equipment resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime
• Establishing a balance between increased productivity and reduced operational costs
• Setting productivity goals for each manufacturing team
• Developing workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality
• Ensuring adequate scheduling of staff and alignment with production plans
• Supporting composites, structures, and precision assembly operations
• Maintaining schedule discipline and driving accountability across production teams
• Collaborating cross‑functionally with engineering, quality, supply chain, and operations to resolve production bottlenecks
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving methodologies
• Ensuring compliance with internal standards, regulatory requirements, and quality management systems
• Manage multiple production shifts (i.e., 4x10/3x12)
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across multiple sites, shifts and departments
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