Manufacturing Program Manager

Textron; Cockeysville (MD); On-site; USD 124,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work schedules

Education assistance

Wellness program

Medical, dental, vision & 401(k) with…

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Textron Systems is seeking a Manufacturing Program Manager to serve as the primary Operations representative across multiple locations, coordinating IRAD, production, engineering development, and transition-to-production activities. The role requires leading multi-site teams to meet schedule and cost priorities.

The candidate will establish manufacturing schedules, track execution metrics, manage key purchases with external supply chains, and support customer reviews while mitigating risks.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication across levels of the organization.
• Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and schedules.
• Ability to manage time and resources with shifting priorities.
• Willingness to travel ~10–15% of the time.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or Green Belt preferred; security clearance eligible.

Responsibilities

• Represent Operations on the Program IPTs for assigned programs.
• Coordinate between operations leaders to ensure successful execution.
• Communicate program schedule and cost priorities across teams.
• Lead cross-functional, multi-site teams through planning, readiness, and process development.
• Establish and track manufacturing schedule with the operations Master Scheduler.
• Coordinate program and design schedules with manufacturing and supply chain.
• Track execution metrics and report to ELT as needed.
• Coordinate external supply chain purchases and contract/quality flow-down.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Problem solving

Project coordination

Travel availability

Six Sigma belt (Black/Green) preferred

Education

B.S. in manufacturing process development or industrial engineering

Job description

Job Description - Manufacturing Program Manager (345597)

Manufacturing Program Manager

Job Number: 345597 )

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Sea Systems business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Land Systemsbusiness area. Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

The Manufacturing Program Manager (MPM) will serve as the primary Manufacturing Operations representative to program areas for both manufacturing and supply chain activities.This person will work across multiple supply chain disciplines and manufacturing operations, including multiple manufacturing locations to coordinate the timely, accurate, and complete execution of program requirements to include: IRAD, production, engineering development, and transition to production (TTP) activities.

Responsibilities

• Represent Operations on the Program IPT’s supporting assigned programs
• Represent program needs on the Operations Leadership team
• Coordinate between operations functional leaders to ensure successful execution
• Flow critical information both ways between operations and programs
• Communicate program schedule and cost priorities
• Lead cross functional, multi-site teams through the various executionactivities including facilities and resource planning, manufacturing readiness, supply chain health, quality requirements, and process development.
• Establish overall manufacturing schedule and coordinate details with operations Master Schedulerto ensure on time completion
• Coordinate program and design schedules with the manufacturing and supply chain
• Establish and track executionmetrics across operations and supply chain and report metrics to ELT as needed
• Coordinate key purchases/sub-contracts with external supply chain to include flow down of all contract and quality requirements
• Execute Operations CAM EVMS planning and execution for execution tasks including Operations labor, both support and touch, and material.
• Lead integration of production requirements/demands
• Coordinate all Operations proposal inputs
• Coordinate and support all Customer reviews and audits of operations
• Facilitate Technical Interchange / Problem Resolution
• Identify, Track, and Mitigate Risks

Qualifications

• B.S. within manufacturing process development and/or industrial engineering or related discipline, and 3+ years of experience.
• Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing; translates technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications; produces clear, understandable documentation geared to all audiences.
• Manages time and resources efficiently, focusing on ever-shifting priorities; continually seeks way to improve individual/team efficiency.
• Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action with a results-orientation; tackles tough problems with firm deadlines.
• Effective and expeditious problem isolation with demonstrable troubleshooting and corrective action skills.
• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills and be able to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel around 10-15% of the time
• Six Sigma Certified Black Belt or Green Belt Preferred
• Eligible to obtain a security clearance

How We Care

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Qualifications

• B.S. within manufacturing process development and/or industrial engineering or related discipline, and 3+ years of experience.
• Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing; translates technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications; produces clear, understandable documentation geared to all audiences.
• Manages time and resources efficiently, focusing on ever-shifting priorities; continually seeks way to improve individual/team efficiency.
• Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action with a results-orientation; tackles tough problems with firm deadlines.
• Effective and expeditious problem isolation with demonstrable troubleshooting and corrective action skills.
• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills and be able to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel around 10-15% of the time
• Six Sigma Certified Black Belt or Green Belt Preferred
• Eligible to obtain a security clearance

At Textron Systems, our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals, so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

• Flexible Work Schedules
• Education Assistance
• Career Development & Training Opportunities
• Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)
• Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding
• Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran?

Textron's products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country.We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.

Textron’s compensation package includes competitive base pay and provides eligible employees with benefit programs. Benefits may include health insurance and prescription plan coverage, dental insurance, family building benefits, vision insurance, mental health resources, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and programs that provide employees time away from work. The pay range should be used as a general guide only. Compensation is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations. In compliance with the local pay transparency law, the pay range for this position is $124,300 - $189,700 per year.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.