On-Site Production Lead – Aerospace/Defense

Zaddy Solutions; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

Zaddy Solutions in Stafford, VA is seeking a hands-on Production Lead to supervise daily manufacturing activities in a defense environment. You will coordinate production, guide teams, and ensure safety and quality standards while meeting schedule goals.

The role requires experience in electro-mechanical assembly, strong leadership, and the ability to work on-site with occasional travel. Relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing or production experience in electro-mechanical assembly.
• Prior 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 on-site in Stafford, VA with travel up to 10%.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred; equivalent education, military experience, and leadership may be considered.
• Ability to pass a pre-hire process and obtain security clearance after hire.
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production floor activities and support execution of production schedules.
• Coordinate assembly, integration, and ATP/Test priorities with production teams.
• 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 address production issues.
• Support implementation of production processes, work instructions, and standard work.
• Promote safety culture and ensure PPE and FOD controls are followed.
• Identify opportunities for Lean manufacturing and process improvements.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Supervisory experience

Aerospace/defense manufacturing

Technical documentation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

On-site Stafford, VA

Travel up to 10%

U.S. citizen for ITAR

ERP/MRP exposure

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Technology, or related field preferred

Tools

ERP/MRP exposure

Job description

Zaddy Solutions in Stafford, VA is seeking a hands-on Production Lead to supervise daily manufacturing activities in a defense environment. You will coordinate production, guide teams, and ensure safety and quality standards while meeting schedule goals.

The role requires experience in electro-mechanical assembly, strong leadership, and the ability to work on-site with occasional travel. Relocation assistance may be provided for the right candidate.