Manager Production

El Segundo California United States

Company Overview

Rangeview builds advanced investment casting foundry systems for aerospace defense and energy applications. We combine modern automation software-driven process control and materials science with hands-on foundry execution to deliver complex castings faster more consistently and at scale.

Job Summary

As a Production Manager you will lead the hourly foundry operators responsible for the full investment casting process from pattern production to pouring to post-processing. This isnt a desk-based management role; we are looking for a leader with a high degree of tenacity for hands-on gritty operational work who can navigate a technical manufacturing landscape and has lived on the factory floor taking personal accountability for safety quality delivery and yield. You will set the operating cadence of the foundry while building the team processes and discipline required to scale.

This positions internal job code is Manager Production. We are currently hiring for Level 4.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the individual accountable for foundry operations across multiple shifts
• Establish the organizational structure and recruit requisite personnel to build a world-class team of Operations Technicians
• Establish the shift cadence ensuring the team meets safety quality delivery and cost metrics
• Own onboarding and training programs for the hourly foundry operators establishing a culture operational excellence via effective development and application of each individuals skills
• Manage operational improvement initiatives to eliminate hazards prevent non-conformances reduce lead time and drive down cost by challenging requirements and applying creative thinking
• Set and champion organizational policy and standards that enable production autonomy foster an environment of continuous improvement and maintain compliance with regulatory requirements
• Advocate for the operators and ensure their perspective and feedback is represented across all aspects of the business from day to day tasks to executive strategy and planning
• Facilitate cross-functional relationships to inform/execute improvement opportunities ensure alignment of priorities between organizations and focus efforts to relentlessly drive down lead time and labor hours

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years of experience in manufacturing mechanical electrical or test engineering in aerospace automotive or commercial industries
• 2 years of experience directly managing non-exempt manufacturing personnel in aerospace automotive or commercial industries
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven track record of inspiring operators building consensus across cross-functional teams to overcome operational blockers and driving complex initiatives to completion on budget and schedule
• Functional understanding of production tracking scheduling and manufacturing systems

Preferred Skills/Experience

• Demonstrated ability to scale production throughput in a high volume manufacturing setting
• Familiarity with aerospace or defense manufacturing quality systems
• 4 years of experience directly managing non-exempt manufacturing personnel in aerospace automotive or commercial industries
• Bachelors degree in an engineering discipline
• Direct experience with investment casting processes including shell building burnout pouring and finishing

Additional Requirements

• Must be able to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed

Summary Pay Range

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline. Salaries are based on demonstrated candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

• Level 4: $135000-$160000

Benefits and Perks

Rangeview offers a competitive benefits package including equity unlimited PTO medical dental and vision insurance.

Compliance

Rangeview is a DDTC-registered ITAR-compliant business. To conform to U.S. Government export regulations applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national (ii) U.S. lawful permanent resident (aka green card holder) (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157 or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158 or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Rangeview is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Rangeview is governed on the basis of merit and aptitude and will not be influenced in any manner by any legally protected status.

Summary Pay Range

Please note that the salary information shown below is a general guideline. Salaries are based on demonstrated candidate experience and qualifications as well as market and business considerations.

• Level 4: $135000-$160000

Benefits and Perks

Rangeview offers a competitive benefits package including equity unlimited PTO medical dental and vision insurance.