Aerospace Plant Manager

Acara Solutions is looking for an Aerospace Manufacturing Plant Manager in the Salem, OR area for our innovative contract manufacturing clients that specialize in delivering high-quality solutions across various industries. This is a direct placement opportunity.

Compensation: 120K-140K with a bonus Position Overview: Our client is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee their manufacturing operations in an Aerospace focused manufacturing plant. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in aerospace manufacturing, leadership experience, and a passion for optimizing processes to achieve operational excellence.

The Plant Manager will be responsible for ensuring production efficiency, quality compliance, and safety while leading a diverse manufacturing team. Key Responsibilities: Team Leadership:

Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team Operations Management: Oversee all aspects of plant operations, including planning, and scheduling. Supply Chain Management:

Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure availability of materials and components. Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with industry customer standards, and implement quality control processes.

Safety Compliance: Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring adherence to safety regulations and best practices. Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities for process optimization and cost reduction. Budget Management: Develop and manage the plant budget while ensuring to meet operational goals.

Customer Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with key customers to ensure client satisfaction. Reporting: Prepare and present regular reports on plant performance.

Required Skills / Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field 7 years of experience in manufacturing management, with a focus on aerospace or high-tech precision machining. Proven track record of managing plant operations, including production planning, quality assurance, and safety compliance.

Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a diverse workforce. In-depth knowledge of aerospace industry standards, regulations, and best practices. Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building relationships at all levels of the organization and with customers. Proficiency in ERP systems and manufacturing software