Head Of Production at tfx

tfxOxnard, CA

Head Of Production

$72,000 - $90,000 yearly

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Head Of Production

tfxOxnard, CA

2 days ago

$72,000 - $90,000 yearly

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers Industrial Production Managers General and Operations Managers

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing Machine Shops All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing

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Job Description: We’re looking for aHead of Productionto run day-to-day on the fabrication floor. This person keeps the shop organized, the team aligned, and the work moving — deciding therightway to build things and ensuring the team executes consistently and efficiently. You’ll own themicro-level tasking and daily triage: assigning work, sorting priorities, coordinating people, and keeping every station productive. You’ll work closely with leadership in a tight two-way communication loop. This role is hands-on, people-driven, and technical. You should be someone who can lead by example, set the tone on the floor, and jump in on key fabrication work when needed.

Compensation: $72,000 - $90,000 yearly

Responsibilities: Shop Floor Leadership Run and maintain thedaily shop plan: who is doing what, on which project, and in what order Continuouslytriage tasksand rebalance priorities based on real-time progress Ensure clear communication across the team, adjusting on the fly as projects evolve Maintain a productive, organized, and safe shop environment People & Workflow Management Lead, coach, and support fabricators with day-to-day guidance Ensure each person knows exactly what they should be doing and why Identify skill gaps and provide training or pairing to build the team up Build and maintain a positive, accountable floor culture Fabrication Decision-Making Translate engineering intent into practical build processes Decide layup strategy, bond/trim approach, sequencing, tooling needs, and workflow Write clear, simple work instructions where needed Step in directly on critical layups, trimming, bonding, or problem-solving work Quality, Follow-Through & Communication Ensure parts meet spec and deadlines through active oversight and follow-up Flag issues early and work with leadership/engineering to close gaps Communicate floor needs clearly upward — material shortages, tooling concerns, unclear drawings, etc. Help refine shop processes, tooling setups, and repeatability over time

Qualifications: Fabrication experience (fiberglass, carbon, epoxy systems) Experience leading or coordinating teams on the shop floor Strong ability to break down complex builds into clean, efficient sequences Confident in deciding fabrication methods independently Clear communicator who thrives in fast-paced, multi-project environments Comfortable balancing leadership with hands-on fabrication Strong technical drawing interpretation and spatial reasoning About Company TFX is a composite design and manufacturing company serving major aerospace and themed-entertainment clients, including Anduril, Lockheed, and Disney. We design and build high-performance structures, large-scale displays, and specialty parts that require precision, creativity, and deep fabrication expertise.

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Level

Manager

Salary

$72,000 - $90,000 yearly

Location

Oxnard, CA

Occupation

First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers

Industry

Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing

Posted

2 days ago

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