Production Operations Manager

Responsibilities

• Own daily production scheduling and shop floor execution across satellite integration, harness fabrication, electromechanical assembly, test campaigns, and cleanroom operations.
• Develop and maintain production plans aligned with launch schedules, customer commitments, and business targets.
• Monitor KPIs (schedule adherence, throughput, first-pass yield, scrap rate) and implement corrective action plans when targets are missed.
• Manage departmental budget, headcount planning, and capital equipment requests in coordination with the Director, AIT.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and inspection-ready production environment compliant with all workplace safety regulations. Quality & Compliance
• Ensure all production activities comply with AS9100 quality management requirements, internal SOPs, and applicable export control regulations (ITAR/EAR).
• Collaborate with the Quality team to investigate non-conformances, identify root causes, and drive closure of corrective and preventive actions (CAPAs).
• Enforce workmanship standards and traceability
• Support customer and government audits, providing production data, process documentation, and facility access as required. Continuous Improvement & Scalability
• Identify and eliminate production inefficiencies using lean manufacturing principles (5S, kaizen, value stream mapping, waste reduction).
• Drive initiatives to scale production capacity as Turion grows — building repeatable, documented processes that reduce reliance on tribal knowledge.
• Implement and continuously improve ERP/MES utilization for work order management, inventory tracking, and production reporting. Team Leadership & Development
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of integration technicians, assemblers, and production support staff.
• Establish clear performance expectations, conduct regular feedback sessions, and build individual development plans.
• Create and maintain a cross-training matrix to ensure workforce flexibility and resilience.
• Build a culture of accountability, precision, and mission focus — where every team member understands how their work connects to launch success. Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Coordinate with Supply Chain on component procurement, kitting, and delivery scheduling to prevent production stoppages.