Aerospace Production Lead - On-site, Stafford

KLA Industries

Stafford (VA)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 90,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

KLA Industries in Stafford, VA seeks a hands-on Production Lead to oversee daily manufacturing operations in a fast-paced defense environment. You will coordinate production activity, guide personnel, and reinforce safety and quality standards to meet schedules.

The role collaborates with Production Management, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering, ATP/Test, and other teams for assembly, integration, testing, and delivery of loitering munition systems and related sub-assemblies.

Qualifications

3+ years of manufacturing or production experience in electro-mechanical assembly of similar systems
Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or complex manufacturing
Ability to read and follow technical documentation and work instructions
Strong organizational and communication skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP exposure preferred
Ability to work on-site in Stafford, VA and travel up to 10% as needed
Associate or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education, military experience and manufacturing leadership may be considered
Ability to pass a pre-hire and obtain security clearance after being hired
Must be a U.S. citizen due to ITAR

Responsibilities

Lead daily production floor activities and support execution of production schedules
Support production planning and coordinate daily and weekly manufacturing priorities
Assist with resource planning, staffing coordination, and workload balancing to meet production goals
Maintain visibility of production status, bottlenecks, and recovery plans
Coordinate assembly, integration, and ATP/Test priorities with production teams
Monitor workflow, staffing, and material availability to minimize downtime
Ensure production targets and deadlines are met and escape production issues, shortages, or technical concerns
Support implementation of production processes, work instructions, and standard work
Provide day-to-day direction and support to production personnel
Train and mentor employees on assembly processes, safety, quality, and workmanship standards
Support employee development, cross-training, onboarding, and qualification of new employees
Promote accountability, teamwork, and professional conduct on the production floor
Ensure adherence to quality standards, travelers, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures
Assist with troubleshooting, rework, and corrective actions
Ensure required documentation and traceability practices are followed
Promote and support a strong safety culture throughout production operations
Ensure employees follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, and FOD controls
Participate in safety meetings, audits, and near-miss investigations
Identify and escape unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately
Support Lean Manufacturing and process improvement initiatives
Assist with organization and visual management efforts within production areas
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and workflow