Summary
We have a current opportunity for a Production Manager , reporting to the Director of Operations for our team in Littleton, CO. This role will plan, direct, coordinate, and oversee manufacturing and production activities for the site. Working under the strategic direction of the Director of Operations, the Production Manager will ensure facility and talent resources are in place and ready to ensure the on-time production, assembly, integration, and test of our hardware. They will also support the implementation of operations methodologies and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization.
Responsibilities

• Manages the activities of the Production Department
• People management is intended to be 50% of the scope of work for this role, and 50% of scope will be in executing as a Manufacturing Engineer supporting production activities
• Plan, schedule, and monitor production cycles to ensure continuous operations
• Manage hiring, performance, mentorship, training, and career growth of Production Technicians
• Develop and manage production employee schedules and resource schedules
• Develop and execute production plans and procedures
• Track program and cap-ex budgets for Production
• Conduct root cause analyses, failure investigations, and implementation of corrective actions
• Participate in proposal activity by developing production execution plans, developing estimates for task execution, and reviewing project costs
• Communicate status, critical paths, challenges, and recommended solutions
• Evaluates and leverages workflow management, scheduling, and reporting system to create beneficial feedback and control mechanisms
• Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, procedures, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials
• Participates in program status meetings
• Assess problem areas to determine impact to overall programs and implement corrective actions
• Interfaces with functional managers to ensure that program requirements are met
• Some limited travel may be required

Ideal Experience

• B.S. in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, or related field with a minimum of 8 years of aerospace/space industry experience
• 3 years of supervisory experience within a production environment
• Experience with planning facilities and equipment, personnel, and other technical resources
• Experience measuring productivity from performance data, metrics, financial data, and activity reports
• Experience in project planning and execution
• Experience with New Product Introduction
• Experience in Kaizen events, VSM, 5S & Standard Work
• US Citizen, with the ability to obtain DOD Security Clearance (Green Card holder and Visa sponsorship not accepted)

Desired Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Strong technical and leadership skills
• Experience with AS9100 accreditation
• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Management Certification
• Effective conflict-resolution and communication skills
• Ability to mentor engineers
• Demonstrated effectiveness in implementing continuous improvements

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.
Pay Range
$135,000-$165,000
How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)
Redwire determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company.
For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant's level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will be considered for higher pay.
Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.
To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR