Production Manager

United States·OntarioFull-time

Production ManagerManufacturing & Production

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From Engine Bay to Payload, we protect vital structures and systems.

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Production ManagerManufacturing & Production

From Engine Bay to Payload, we protect vital structures and systems.

Hera Technologies is a premier contract manufacturer specializing in high-precision metallic and non-metallic solutions for the Aerospace, Defense, and Space sectors. Our commitment to quality, innovation, and customer satisfaction has positioned us as an industry leader in the design, manufacturing and maintenance of thermal support systems. Our team is driven by excellence, integrity, and a passion for advancing aerospace technology.

Take the next step in your career with a company committed to excellence, where your contributions are recognized, and your potential is realized.

The Production Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day manufacturing operations within a designated production area, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality execution across people, processes, equipment, and production schedules. This role partners closely with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Leadership to meet aggressive production goals while building scalable manufacturing processes and high-performing teams.

This position may support a variety of manufacturing environments including assembly, integration & test (AI&T), machining, fabrication, soft goods, and other advanced manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate is a hands-on operational leader with experience driving production performance within aerospace, defense, or similarly complex manufacturing environments.

Lead daily production activities to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved
Drive execution against production schedules and customer/program priorities
Build, mentor, and develop manufacturing teams, leads, and supervisors
Establish accountability and maintain a high-performance culture on the production floor
Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
Monitor production metrics, labor utilization, throughput, scrap, and efficiency targets
Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives focused on scalability, process optimization, and operational excellence
Ensure compliance with all company quality standards, manufacturing procedures, and safety protocols
Support hiring, workforce planning, onboarding, and employee development efforts
Assist in developing standardized work instructions, training documentation, and operational processes
Drive root cause corrective actions related to production and quality issues
Support production readiness activities for new product introduction and scaling efforts
Help develop and improve manufacturing workflows, production planning, and operational infrastructure to support company growth

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience in aerospace, defense, automotive, medical device, advanced materials, or related industries
Experience leading production teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, scheduling, quality systems, and operational metrics
Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning tools
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to thrive in a rapidly evolving, high-growth manufacturing environment

Aerospace or defense manufacturing experience
Experience supporting production scale-up efforts
Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles
Exposure to AS9100 or similarly regulated quality systems
Experience within complex manufacturing environments involving machining, integration/test operations, fabrication, composites, textiles, or technical production processes