Production Manager

As a part of Hexcel, we at ARC Technologies LLC are propelling the future of flight, energy generation, transportation, and recreation through excellence in advanced material solutions that create a better world. We proudly support our military through our product offerings. Whether you are a civilian, veteran, transitioning member, reservist, or military spouse, Hexcel is committed to supporting, including, and empowering you.

Where Local Community meets Global Opportunity

By joining our team, you will become part of a global community of peers dedicated to creating quality parts and materials. If you have integrity, accountability, a willingness to explore new ideas, and a desire to succeed, then ARC Technologies is the place for you.

Hexcel is currently seeking a Production Manager of Advanced Materials and Composites for our Amesbury, MA location.

The selected individual will be responsible for but not limited to the following obligations:

• Accountable for management and performance of direct and indirect factory team members.

• Will foster a positive work environment and drive engagement within the team by communicating goals and expectations, removing barriers to team and individual success, and providing feedback through various methods including factory performance metrics and individual performance reviews.

• Accountable for mentoring, coaching and training of team members including regular feedback and communication, developing and updating training plans, identifying training and skill gaps, maintaining training records and communicating training matrices to encourage employee engagement.

• Will proactively align resources to meet the current and future demands of our customers by identifying direct and indirect resource needs, coordinating overtime and time-off requests.

• Responsible for developing and meeting financial budget for the focus factory including production forecasts, headcount requirements, expenses and capital expenditure needs.

• Accountable for meeting key metrics including customer on time delivery, quality and service levels, safety metrics and continuous improvement targets.Will develop, implement and maintain methods of data collection, tracking, reporting and communication of specific factory goals that may include utilization, efficiency, first pass yield (OEE), material and labor variances.

• Will identify and communicate with the appropriate Sales and Management team members any risks to customer demands or financial plans.Will maintain and communicate risk matrices and mitigation plans with respect to personnel and equipment resources, safety, quality, process and material issues.

• Develop and implement continuous improvement activities that support safety, cost reductions, quality and production goals using a data driven approach.

• Optimize production performance by managing and executing the production forecast and schedule while collaborating with cross-functional team members and managing resources and priorities within the factory.

• Promote the advancement of our safety culture by leading EHS initiatives within the factory and support the Quality Management System (Prevent, investigate, resolve and correct internal and external non-conformances. Follow all quality policies and requirements for areas of responsibility).

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of production experience.

• Strong computer proficiency including Microsoft Office suite.

• Must have ERP/MRP experience; Microsoft AX knowledge is preferred.

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and other Continuous Improvement techniques; Lean and/or Six Sigma certification preferred.

• Strong problem solving, facilitation and communication skills (verbal and written).

• This is an on-site role; regular daily attendance on company premises is required.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD security clearance.

Benefits

In addition to competitive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance and robust paid time off, we offer the following:

• Hexcel 401k with company matching contribution

• Employee stock purchase program

• Quarterly bonus potential

• Profit Sharing Program

• Paid Parental Leave

• Educational Assistance Program

• Prepaid group legal plan

This position is restricted to U.S. citizens due to U.S. federal government contracts that require the employment of only persons who are U.S. citizens. Hexcel (NYSE: HXL) is a global leader in advanced composites technology, a leading producer of carbon fiber, and the world leader in honeycomb manufacturing for the commercial aerospace industry.

Hexcel is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, status as protected veteran, or any other protected class.