Manufacturing Operations Manager

Booz Allen Hamilton; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 99,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Booz Allen Hamilton is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to oversee daily production, ensure quality and safety, and lead a talented team on the shop floor. The role focuses on optimizing workflows, controlling inventory and equipment, and aligning day‑to‑day operations with long‑term strategic goals through lean initiatives and data analytics.

Strong leadership, problem solving, and ability to implement continuous improvement programs is expected, including experience with

Qualifications

• 5+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing operations or supply chain environment.
• Experience in fabrication supervision.
• Experience in electrical assembly supervision.
• Experience in quality or quality management.
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, Visual Factory, or Six Sigma.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety.
• Manage staff, optimize workflows, control inventory, maintain equipment, and meet production targets.
• Bridge shop floor activities with strategic goals through process improvement, including lean manufacturing, and continuous data analysis.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Fabrication supervision

Electrical assembly supervision

Quality management

Lean manufacturing

Supply chain management

Cross-functional leadership

Safety compliance

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Management

Job description

Manufacturing Operations Manager

Oversee daily production to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. Manage staff, optimize workflows, control inventory, maintain equipment, and meet production targets. Bridge shop floor activities with strategic goals through process improvement, including lean manufacturing, and continuous data analysis.

You Have:

• 5+ years of continuous improvement experience in a manufacturing operations or supply chain environment
• Experience in fabrication supervision
• Experience in electrical assembly supervision
• Experience in quality or quality management
• Experience implementing lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, Visual Factory, or Six Sigma
• Experience in supply chain management, including warehouse operations, production planning, and procurement
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in prototyping and low‑rate high‑mix manufacturing environments
• Ability to enforce safety regulations, ensure compliance, manage maintenance, implement quality control measures, and analyze bottlenecks for continuous improvement
• Ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Bachelor’s degree in an Engineering or Management field

Nice If You Have:

• Experience with ERP implementations
• Experience in government or Department of Defense manufacturing
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, 5S, and ERP systems
• Ability to monitor inventory levels, manage raw materials, and coordinate supply chains
• Ability to supervise production teams, provide technical guidance, and handle hiring, training, and performance
• Ability to generate and brief manufacturing and supply chain reports to upper management, analyze financials, and contribute to long‑term strategic planning
• Ability to formulate strategies for growth and business development
• Possession of excellent leadership, communication, problem‑solving, project management, and data analysis skills

Clearance:

Applicants selected will be subject to a security investigation and may need to meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Compensation

Salary ranges from $99,000 to $225,000 annually, determined by location, education, experience, and other factors. The posting will close within 90 days of the posting date.

Commitment to Non‑Discrimination

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, local, or international law.