Production Team Lead

Software Placement Group; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Software Placement Group is seeking a hands-on Production Lead to oversee on-site operations in Stafford, VA. You will drive daily production activities, coordinate schedules and resources, and ensure safety and quality across assembly, integration, and testing of defense systems.

You will mentor staff, optimize workflows, and partner with engineering, QA, and logistics to meet deadlines and production goals. On-site role with up to 10% travel and relocation support.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing or production experience in electro-mechanical assembly of similar systems.
• Previous 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 and travel up to 10% as needed.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education, military experience, and manufacturing leadership may be considered.
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to ITAR.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production floor activities and support execution of production schedules.
• Support production planning and coordinate daily and weekly manufacturing priorities.
• 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 escalate issues as needed.
• Support implementation of production processes, work instructions, and standard work.
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to production personnel.
• Train and mentor employees on assembly processes, safety, quality, and workmanship standards.
• Support employee development, cross-training, onboarding, and qualification of new employees.
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and professional conduct on the production floor.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, travelers, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures.
• Assist with troubleshooting, rework, and corrective actions.
• Ensure required documentation and traceability practices are followed.
• Promote and support a strong safety culture throughout production operations.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and workflow.

Skills

People leadership

Production scheduling

Communication

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Manufacturing/Engineering

Job description

Location: Stafford, VA (On-site) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site | Compensation: $75,000-$90,000 annually

Overview

A defense manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Production Lead to support daily operations in a fast-paced environment focused on the assembly, integration, troubleshooting, testing, and delivery of loitering munition systems and related sub-assemblies. This leader will coordinate production activity, guide production personnel, reinforce safety and quality standards, and work cross-functionally with Production Management, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering, and ATP/Test teams to help ensure production goals are met efficiently and on schedule.

What you'll do

• Lead daily production floor activities and support execution of production schedules
• Support production planning and coordinate daily and weekly manufacturing priorities
• 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 escalated production issues, shortages, or technical concerns
• Support implementation of production processes, work instructions, and standard work
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to production personnel
• Train and mentor employees on assembly processes, safety, quality, and workmanship standards
• Support employee development, cross-training, onboarding, and qualification of new employees
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and professional conduct on the production floor
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, travelers, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures
• Assist with troubleshooting, rework, and corrective actions
• Ensure required documentation and traceability practices are followed
• Promote and support a strong safety culture throughout production operations
• Ensure employees follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, and FOD controls
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and near-miss investigations
• Identify and escalated unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately
• Support Lean Manufacturing and process improvement initiatives
• Assist with organization and visual management efforts within production areas
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and workflow

Required qualifications

• 3+ years of manufacturing or production experience in electro-mechanical assembly of similar systems
• Previous 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 effectively in a fast-paced production environment
• Basic computer skills; Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP exposure preferred
• Ability to work on-site in Stafford, VA and travel up to 10% as needed
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education, military experience, and manufacturing leadership may be considered
• Ability to pass a pre-hire screening and obtain security clearance after being hired
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to ITAR

Preferred qualifications

• Experience with mechanical/electrical assembly and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with ATP/Test operations and quality systems
• Experience in AS9100 or ISO manufacturing environments

Compensation and benefits

• Annual salary of $75,000-$90,000
• Relocation assistance provided

Why this role

This is an opportunity to lead production operations on advanced defense systems, with relocation assistance provided and a compensation range of $75,000-$90,000 annually.