Head of Satellite Manufacturing Operations

Telemetry Today LLC; Bothell (WA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Portal Space Systems is seeking a hands-on Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations to build and scale our satellite manufacturing facility in Bothell, WA. You will own day-to-day production execution, workforce readiness, and planning, leading supervisors, technicians, and coordinators to meet ambitious delivery commitments.

As a key partner to Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and EHS, you’ll establish repeatable processes, launch new lines, and drive performance with data-driven

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive manufacturing or production operations experience, including at least 5 years in leadership.
• At least 2 years of experience leading supervisors, team leads, or other production leaders.
• Demonstrated experience establishing new production processes, launching manufacturing lines, or scaling production operations.
• Experience managing production schedules, staffing, resource allocation, and operational performance against measurable targets.
• Experience implementing standardized work, operating procedures, and production controls.
• Working knowledge of safety, risk management, and quality requirements in a regulated or high-reliability environment.
• Proven ability to build, coach, and develop production teams and improve workforce capability.
• Experience applying operational metrics, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement methods to improve safety, quality, delivery, or productivity.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and EHS specialists to resolve production challenges.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills in a fast-paced, evolving manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the production organization, including supervisors, team leads, technicians, and production coordinators.
• Own daily production execution, ensuring build plans, staffing, material availability, and production priorities are aligned with delivery commitments.
• Establish clear operating rhythms, including daily production reviews, shift handoffs, escalation paths, and performance reporting.
• Monitor production performance, identify constraints, and drive timely resolution of issues affecting safety, quality, schedule, or productivity.
• Establish accountability for production targets, employee performance, adherence to standardized work, and continuous improvement.
• Provide regular, data-driven updates to the VP of Manufacturing on production performance, risks, resource needs, and recovery plans.

Skills

Leadership of supervisors and teams

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Lean manufacturing principles

Safety & quality focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

MES

ERP

Job description

Portal Space Systems is seeking a hands-on Senior Manager, Manufacturing Operations to build and scale our satellite manufacturing facility in Bothell, WA. You will own day-to-day production execution, workforce readiness, and planning, leading supervisors, technicians, and coordinators to meet ambitious delivery commitments.

As a key partner to Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Facilities, and EHS, you’ll establish repeatable processes, launch new lines, and drive performance with data-driven