Site Manager - KURE & Custodial Civil Services (CCS)

Skookum Aerospace Manufacturing; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with Tessera match

Flexible Spending Accounts

11 paid holidays

10 paid vacation days to start

Paid sick leave

Bonus opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Tessera is hiring a Site Manager KURE & CCS to provide leadership for Tessera's manufacturing and custodial programs in Spokane. You will manage operations, coordinate with government customers, and drive performance across production, warehousing, and support services.

The role requires strong leadership, safety focus, and collaboration with supervisors, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, compliant delivery and cost control.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, custodial services, facilities management, production, or a related operational environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience leading teams in a fast-paced operational setting.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple operational functions, departments, or service lines.
• Experience managing employee performance, coaching, training, workforce scheduling, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall leadership and operational oversight for Tessera's KURE Manufacturing and Custodial Civil Services (CCS) programs, ensuring contract success, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government customers, including U.S. Border Patrol, the NIOSH Building, USDA Forest Service-Colville National Forest, and the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation.
• Lead supervisors, frontline employees, and subcontractors to achieve performance objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Direct manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, shipping and receiving, inventory control, logistics, custodial services, and grounds maintenance operations.
• Oversee production planning, workforce scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

MS Office

Budgeting

Travel

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Site Manager KURE & Custodial Civil Services (CCS)

Location: Spokane, Washington | Type: Exempt | Work Schedule: Full-Time | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM | Monday - Friday | Compensation: $85,000.00 - $97,750.00 p/year

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Elective 401(k) retirement plan, Tessera will match 0.5% for every 1% up to 6% after 90-days of employment. Funds are subject to vesting.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for both medical and dependent care
• 11 paid holidays
• Accrual of 10 paid days of vacation at the start of employment
• Paid sick leave
• Potential shared earning bonus
• Tuition assistance is available after 1 year of employment and potential scholarships for qualified dependents
• Professional development, certifications, and training opportunities
• Verizon wireless discount
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and an engaging wellness program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for full-time employees

Typical Duties

• Provide overall leadership and operational oversight for Tessera's KURE Manufacturing and Custodial Civil Services (CCS) programs, ensuring contract success, customer satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for government customers, including U.S. Border Patrol, the NIOSH Building, USDA Forest Service-Colville National Forest, and the Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation.
• Lead supervisors, frontline employees, and subcontractors to achieve performance objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Direct manufacturing, assembly, warehousing, shipping and receiving, inventory control, logistics, custodial services, and grounds maintenance operations.
• Oversee production planning, workforce scheduling, resource allocation, and workflow management to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on time.
• Manage contract performance, quality standards, budgets, labor utilization, and operational metrics to achieve customer and organizational goals.
• Drive employee engagement, workforce development, recruiting partnerships, coaching, training, and performance management initiatives.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture through proactive leadership, risk management, regulatory compliance, and employee involvement.
• Establish and maintain effective communication and partnerships with customers, employees, vendors, community partners, and internal department.
• Analyze operational and financial performance data to identify opportunities for process improvement, cost savings, and enhanced service delivery.
• Ensure compliance with contract requirements, company policies, ISO quality standards, and applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Lead strategic planning, change management initiatives, and continuous improvement efforts that support long-term operational growth and customer success.
• Model and promote Tessera's core values of Integrity, Inclusion, Partnership, Innovation, and Service.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, custodial services, facilities management, production, or a related operational environment.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or management experience leading teams in a fast-paced operational setting.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing multiple operational functions, departments, or service lines.
• Experience managing employee performance, coaching, training, workforce scheduling, and team development.
• Strong understanding of operational planning, workflow management, inventory control, shipping and receiving, logistics, quality assurance, and customer service.
• Proven ability to manage priorities, solve problems, and make sound business decisions in a dynamic environment.
• Experience building and maintaining positive customer relationships.
• Strong communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel between locations as needed.

Physical Requirements

• Employees must have the ability to perform the following physical demands for extended periods of time with or without assistance.
• Must be able to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• May be required to reach, kneel, walk, stand, and use repetitive motion for several hours at a time based on position duties.
• Work may require repetitive motion, reaching, lifting, kneeling, and walking.
• Standing or sitting for several hours at a time, climbing in and out of a vehicle, and up and down stairs may also be required.
• Must have the perseverance to work effectively under pressure for extended periods of time.

Additional Requirements

• A valid state driver’s license is preferred with the ability to obtain and maintain coverage by Tessera’s insurance.
• Access to a federal military installation requires a REAL ID-compliant driver's license or an acceptable alternative, such as a U.S. passport or military ID, in accordance with the REAL ID Act. Please visit this website for more information: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain applicable security clearances and installation access.
• A background check and E-Verify will be conducted for this position.
• Tessera complies with Spokane County's Ordinance C36666 (Ban the Address), your application can include a PO Box, mailing address or another address where you could receive mail if needed. Your physical address is not required as part of the application. If you prefer not to provide anaddress at all as part of the application, please write: "do not wish to provide" in the address line and you can use Spokane, WA 99202 for city, state and zip code.

Tessera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minority/Veteran/Disabled - Tessera participates in E-Verify.

Tessera is a national non-profit, government contractor that is dedicated to “Creating Opportunities for People with Disabilities” through hiring and supporting individuals with disabilities and veterans with disabilities. We take pride in our mission-focused culture, our Core Values, Diversity, Partnership, Commitment, Integrity, and Quality, and our dedication to providing a safe and respectful work environment to our employees.