The Production Manager reports to the Repair Station Manager and is responsible for the process of performing maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations, which result in approving an article for return to service. The Production Manager is responsible for accurate man-hour accounting. The Production Manager may delegate all duties to qualified persons as necessary; however, such delegation does not relieve the Production Manager of the overall responsibility. The Production Manager has the applicable authority to act on behalf of the repair station.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.
• Trains and assists subordinates in the proper work procedures and practices to be followed.
• Assures that appropriate tooling is available for the performance of maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations for which the repair station is rated.
• Maintains all shop equipment and tools in a serviceable working condition.
• Ascertains that all necessary maintenance entries on maintenance forms and work orders used by the repair station are executed by the responsible mechanics.
• Maintains the premises of the repair station in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintain accurate man hour accounting.
• Responsible for review process for all direct reports.
• Responsible for coaching and documenting performance issues and improvement plans for direct reports.
• Initiates parts requisition for stock as required.
• Responsible for quality of work within their scope of responsibility.
• Conducts periodic drills for the purpose of indoctrinating personnel in the proper use and location of firefighting equipment periodically for serviceability and adequacy.
• Indoctrinates the personnel in observing the safety precautions relevant to the functions for which they may be utilized.
• Makes available to the departments under the Production Manager's control, the required technical data on all aircraft, and appliances for the maintenance accomplished and keeping the data current with the latest revisions. The data will include manufacturer's and overhaul manuals, service bulletins, parts specifications, related FAA approved data and any other technical data used by the repair station.
• Responsible for ensuring that employees comply with all Policies and Procedures
• Assures the proper handling of all parts while in repair process and when work is completed.

Additional description
Candidates for positions with SAU must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Employment eligibility verification will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This description has been designed to indicate the general nature & level of work performed by an employee within this position. The actual duties, responsibilities & qualifications may vary based on assignment or group. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic data or other legally protected status. SAU is committed to working with & providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with physical & mental disabilities. To verify the information in the job listing or if you need special assistance or an accommodation while seeking employment, please e-mail hr-sau.sao@safrangroup.com. We will make a determination on your request for reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis. SAU is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled | Drug Free Workplace.

Candidate skills & requirements
a) Knowledge and Skills
• Aviation/Aerospace Component Repair Knowledge including CMM, Quality systems and manuals
• Knowledge of Excel spreadsheets and Word

b) Competencies
• Organizational Skills
• Leadership Capabilities
• Computer Proficiency (Microsoft Suite)
• Process Oriented
• Communications Proficiency
• Time Management
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Discretion

c) Education and/or Experience
• Technician certification preferred (A&P license, or maintenance certification)
• A minimum of two (2) years' relevant experience, ideally gained through increasingly responsible management positions

d) Communication Skills
• Good oral and written communication skills essential for interaction with both internal and external customers

e) Physical Demands
• The physical demands described herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, and kneeling. The employee must sometimes lift and/or move items over 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Annual salary
commensurate with experience

Job location

Job location
North America, United States, Georgia, Atlanta

City (-ies)
College Park

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved
College/ Vocational/Trade School

Minimum experience level required
More than 3 years