Production Manager

SAIC; Panama City (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Secret clearance eligibility

Job summary

SAIC in Bedford, IN seeks a Production Manager to oversee all production activities, ensure schedules are developed and executed on time and within budget, and drive continuous improvement.

You will monitor workflow, allocate resources, manage inspection/acceptance, and partner with Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Program Management to meet contract requirements and deliverables. A strong leader with DoD experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher with related experience.
• Experience leading production and meeting schedules.
• Knowledge of inspection and acceptance processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee all production activities.
• Ensure schedules are developed, maintained, and executed on time and within budget.
• Monitor workflow, resources, and production efficiency.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks or issues promptly.
• Lead inspection and acceptance activities.
• Ensure products meet quality standards and contract requirements.
• Collaborate with Quality to maintain compliance and resolve non-conformances.
• Present production status reports and dashboards to leadership.
• Mentor and develop the production team in coordination with Bedford facility manager.
• Foster accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Customer-facing communication

Presentation skills

Production management tools

Reporting software

Education

Bachelor's degree + 5+ years experience

Master's degree + 3+ years experience

5+ years of production management experience

DoD contracting knowledge

PMP or similar certification

Tools

Inspection/acceptance software

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