Navy Production Manager

Hexagon US Federal; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Manager to lead advanced technology programs for the US Navy. This role involves overseeing the assembly and delivery of ruggedized shipboard hardware, ensuring compliance with DoD standards while managing a talented team. With a focus on strategic execution and risk management, you'll have the opportunity to make significant contributions to the next generation of naval equipment. Join a company that values innovation and offers a supportive environment for professional growth, including competitive benefits and flexible work arrangements.

Benefits

Competitive health care plans

Dental and vision plans

401k with company match

Life and disability insurance

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements

13 paid holidays per year

Leadership Development Program

Qualifications

• 12+ years managing production processes for Navy hardware systems.
• Experience with engineering drawings, BOMs, and inventory control.
• Proven ability to execute program objectives within budget.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely assembly and delivery of shipboard hardware equipment.
• Develop production schedules and manage production line personnel.
• Collaborate with Navy stakeholders on production status and risks.

Skills

Program Management

Production Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Cost Control

Education

Bachelor of Science or Arts degree

Tools

Database-centric applications

Materials Resource Planning

Job description

Company Overview

At Hexagon US Federal we provide cutting-edge technologies and a wide range of professional services to enable our customers to make smarter and faster operational decisions and improve mission effectiveness.

Hexagon US Federal is an independent subsidiary of Hexagon Corporation exclusively focused on bringing the broad range of Hexagon technologies to the US Federal government and its partners.

Quick Hits

Employees: 300

Operating Locations: Chantilly, VA (HQ); Huntsville, AL; Lexington Park, MD, and other client sites across the US

We are seeking highly motivated, experienced, and talented Production Manager for our growing Integrated Products Division. As Production Manager, you will ensure timely assembly and delivery of quality ruggedized shipboard hardware equipment for multiple Navy Programs. You will be responsible for all aspects of production including Production Line Personnel, processes, status, and tracking. The Production Manager will work with Navy Program/Project Managers to develop production schedules. They will provide status, and current or future potential risks related to the production and delivery of equipment to the Navy Program/Project Managers, Chief Engineer, as well as Navy stakeholders.

This job is for you if you:

·Interested in leading advanced technology programs that will make significant contributions to the next generation of shipboard equipment fielded across the US Navy Fleet.

·Interested in leading the IPD Production Team to support a variety of task orders for Navy contracts.

·Interested in a dynamic opportunity where a talented leader with program management and engineering product lifecycle management knowledge can thrive working on a diverse array of multidisciplinary projects in the integrated systems arena.

·Are a proven production manager with a minimum of twelve years managing hardware system design and production programs.

·Able to resolve a diverse range of complex problems, control budgets for labor, material, travel and purchased services, provide clients with schedules and work breakdown structures, perform risk management and collaborate with engineering and production competency focused teams.

·Able to successfully execute program objectives according to SOW requirements, DoD and USN standards, CMMI L3 and ISO 9000 standards.

What we are expecting from you (i.e. the qualifications you must have):

• Bachelor of Science or Arts degree with 12 or more years managing the production processes and execution of Navy hardware systems. Proven experience in strategic thinking and successful project execution and delivery of quality hardware systems within budget and schedule.
• Experience managing program objectives with awareness for the near-term future for planning and organizing the team to align with the broader functional objectives and strategy. Requires management skills to integrate/coordinate functional activities and to delegate documentation, open communications, and improvement of production processes to subordinates.
• Excellent communication skills and experience documenting, communicating, and improving production processes and status.
• Experience with working with engineering drawings, drawing revisions, BOMs, materials resource planning and inventory control.
• Experience estimating production timelines to include lead times for material acquisition, labor on tasks, inventory, and production line forecasting.
• Experience with product manufacturing, and oversight of inbound supply chain and outbound distribution logistics.
• Experience with tools for controlling costs, planning and scheduling including work breakdown structures and graphical representation of activities against time.
• Experience with database-centric applications for configuration management.

Travel: CONUS 10% or less

What other experience would be useful:

NSWC, NAVSEA, and NAVAIR Program experience

Hull, Mechanical, and Electrical (HM&E) programs and equipment

Electronic IT equipment manufacturing

Required Level of Security Clearance:

At a minimum, must complete and receive government National Agency Check status. Ability to receive a SECRET clearance

What we will provide in return:

- Competitive health care plans with savings accounts

- Dental and vision plans

- 401k with 100% company match up to 6%, with immediate vesting on company match

- Life and disability insurance

- Learning Management System with robust offerings

- Tuition Reimbursement Program

- Flexible hybrid and remote working arrangements where possible

- 13 paid holidays per year

- Veterans’ focused Employee Resources Group with regular educational sessions and communications

- Leadership Development Program with multiple learning options

Hexagon US Federal is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all applicable federal anti-discrimination laws and provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in its job application procedures. If you have any difficulty using our online system and need an accommodation due to a disability, you may use the following email address, [e-mail] and/or phone number [phone] to contact us about your interest in employment with Hexagon US Federal.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability status, or any other protected class covered by federal, state, or local law. Hexagon US Federal participates in E-Verify.