Production Manager

SAIC; Bedford (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC in Bedford, IN is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all production activities, ensuring schedules are developed and executed on time and within budget, while monitoring workflow and resources for efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of related experience or a Master's with 3+ years, plus DoD contracting familiarity and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance; strong customer-facing communication and reporting skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with 5+ years of related experience; Master's degree with 3+ years also acceptable.
• 5+ years of experience in production management or operations leadership.
• Experience with inspection and acceptance processes.
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, resources, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in production management tools and reporting software.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all production activities.
• Ensure production schedules are developed, maintained, and executed on time and within budget.
• Monitor workflow, resource allocation, and production efficiency.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks or issues in a timely manner.
• Lead and coordinate all inspection and acceptance activities.
• Ensure all products/deliverables meet required quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Work closely with the Quality team to maintain compliance and resolve non-conformances.
• Participate in customer meetings, representing the production team.
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely reports on all aspects of production status.
• Prepare and present production status reports, dashboards, and briefings as required.
• Lead, mentor, and develop the production team in close coordination with the Production Manager at the Bedford, IN production facility.
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Program Management.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Provide regular internal reporting to senior leadership on production metrics, risks, and opportunities.

Job description

SAIC is seek a Production Manager to join our team in Bedford, IN.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all production activities
• Ensure production schedules are developed, maintained, and executed on time and within budget
• Monitor workflow, resource allocation, and production efficiency
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks or issues in a timely manner
• Lead and coordinate all inspection and acceptance activities
• Ensure all products/deliverables meet required quality standards and contractual requirements
• Work closely with the Quality team to maintain compliance and resolve non-conformances
• Participate in customer meetings, representing the production team
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely reports on all aspects of production status
• Prepare and present production status reports, dashboards, and briefings as required
• Lead, mentor, and develop the production team in close coordination with the Production Manager at the Bedford, IN production facility
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Program Management
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation
• Provide regular internal reporting to senior leadership on production metrics, risks, and opportunities

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree and five (5) years or more of related experience;
• master's degree and three (3) years or more experience;
• 5+ years of experience in production management or operations leadership;
• Demonstrated experience with inspection and acceptance processes;
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills;
• Proven ability to manage schedules, resources, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment;
• Proficiency in production management tools and reporting software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the DoD industry and Government contracting mechanisms and a basic understanding of contract types Cost-Reimbursable and Firm Fixed Price
• Familiarity with government or commercial contract requirements
• PMP or similar project/operations management certification
• Prior experience working in a production environment with formal inspection/acceptance requirements
• Experience interfacing directly with customers in a production or program environment

Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a full Secret clearance