Senior Production Manager, Naval Systems Operations

Ultra Electronics Group; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Wellness Program

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Ultra Maritime in the United States seeks a Senior Production Manager to lead multiple production areas, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and set the operation's strategic direction. You will develop leaders, strengthen manufacturing capabilities, and partner across functions to deliver mission-critical products safely and reliably.

You will guide budgeting, capacity planning, and investments while communicating risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, production, operations, or a related environment.
• 7+ years of people leadership experience, including leadership through other leaders.
• Experience leading complex manufacturing operations and multiple production areas.
• Strong knowledge of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and data-driven performance management.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and build high-performing teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and executive presence skills.
• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple production areas with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Develop and execute operational strategies aligning production performance with business and program objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and transformation initiatives.
• Establish technical and operational standards and identify opportunities to strengthen manufacturing capabilities, processes, and technology.
• Build and develop a strong leadership organization through coaching, talent development, and succession planning.
• Partner across Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other functions to resolve challenges and achieve shared goals.
• Use KPIs, statistical process data, and tiered management systems to identify trends, drive accountability, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead change management efforts and transformation initiatives aligned with evolving business and customer requirements.
• Support annual budgeting, resource and capacity planning, and investment decisions across the operation.
• Proactively communicate risks, opportunities, and performance to senior stakeholders while building strong relationships across the organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational discipline.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Operational excellence

Data-driven decision making

Executive presence

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or related field

Job description

Ultra Maritime in the United States seeks a Senior Production Manager to lead multiple production areas, drive safety, quality, and efficiency, and set the operation's strategic direction. You will develop leaders, strengthen manufacturing capabilities, and partner across functions to deliver mission-critical products safely and reliably.

You will guide budgeting, capacity planning, and investments while communicating risks and opportunities to senior stakeholders.