Position Type : Full-Time, Exempt

Work Location : Naval Station Norfolk, VA

Systems Application & Technologies, Inc. (SA-TECH) is a progressive and well-established Department of Defense (DoD) contractor specializing in Range operations and maintenance (O weapons testing; facilities management; aerial, ground and seaborne targets O technical, logistics and other engineering support; systems integration; electronics and communications maintenance services; and a growing cybersecurity business. We are highly focused and, among other efforts, currently operate a dozen active test and/or training ranges for the Army, Air Force and Navy. Our 34-year heritage is founded on supporting complex and diverse DoD programs and we’ve developed a standout reputation for providing the highest quality services, superior workmanship and cost-effective results while achieving complete customer satisfaction.

SA-TECH supports a dynamic U.S. Navy Directorate specializing in design, research, development, testing, and evaluation of experimental watercraft for its DoD clients. We provide full spectrum Operations and Maintenance (O&M) support of various combatant craft, patrol boats, Special Operations Forces platforms and coastal craft, ensuring performance and fleet readiness.

We are currently looking to hire an experienced Production Manager for our Combatant Craft Division at Naval Station Norfolk, VA to manage and effectively ensure we accomplish all routine corrective and preventive maintenance activities.

The Production Manager is responsible for maintaining asset accountability, maintenance and repair tracking, up-to-date condition reporting, and operational readiness across all contract watercraft.

The following job functions are the basic requirements for this role (but other duties may be assigned as well):

• Manages and effectively ensures we accomplish all routine corrective and preventive maintenance activities.
• Responsible for maintaining asset accountability, maintenance and repair tracking, up-to-date condition reporting, and operational readiness across all contract watercraft.
  • All data is maintained in a Daily Tracking database that is briefed at the daily meetings until work is completed.
  • Considers variables, such as operational forecast, anticipated need and other applicable factors, to assign watercraft by hull number to a category and maintain them to the level of readiness specified for the specific craft.
  • Categorize vessel components by type and group them into subsystems, such as electrical, engineering, hull, deck, and general.
  • Our personnel perform specific OM&R tasking in compliance with vessel technical procedures and processes defined in publications specific to the type of vessel or in Government engineering drawings, and further classified by each subsystem which may differ depending on craft type and classification.
• Will serve as a Trusted Advisor to the Program Manager and to the company Vice President.
• Ability to coach and motivate employees.
• Liaise with other managers to formulate objectives and understand requirements.
• Organize workflow to meet specifications and deadlines.
• Monitor production to resolve issues.
• Determine necessary resources (workforce, raw materials etc.).
• Approve maintenance work, purchasing of equipment etc.
• Ensure output meets quality standards.
• Enforce health and safety precautions.
• Report to upper management.

Work Conditions:

• Duties will include standing, walking, sitting, reaching, and lifting.
• Work performed in industrial facilities, mainly indoors in a Marine environment.

Education/Experience/Skills:

• BSc/BA in business administration or relevant field.
• 10 -20 years of management experience, particularly in Operations and Maintenance, preferably in the maritime domain.
• Prior military or DoD experience preferred.
• Should have strong written and oral communication skills for managing employees.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proven record in training employees about safety and production.
• Strong working knowledge of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
• Proven experience as production director.
• Deep knowledge of production management.
• Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations.
• Knowledge of performance evaluation and budgeting concepts.
• Experience in reporting on key production metrics.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP software.
• Outstanding communication ability.
• Excellent organizational and leaderships skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong decision-making skills and a results-driven approach.
• Current Driver’s License required; must be able to be insured through company’s vehicle insurance policy while driving work/government/rental vehicles during working hours, and for the duration of employment.
• U.S. Citizenship required and you must be able to obtain a U.S. DoD Secret Security Clearance prior to start date and maintain a Secret clearance throughout employment.
• All candidates will be required to pass background screening to include SSN, Driver Record, and Criminal Background Investigation.

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Working at SA-TECH:

As a highly regarded DoD employer, SA-TECH recognizes that our success is indicative of our team members' hard work and dedication towards a common goal… Supporting our Warfighters. Along with unparalleled stability, we have the ingredients for superior performance with a servant leadership mentality that provides an affirmation of purpose and value in a team-oriented positive work environment. As such, we provide a sense of family, competitive pay and employee benefits, along with a strong commitment to the professional development of our workforce and for providing broad career opportunities throughout the United States.

SA-TECH provides employees with:

• Employee Recognition
• Above-Average Compensation
• Competitive Employee Benefits
• Continuous Training and Professional Development
• Ample Career Advancement Opportunities

Highlights of SA-TECH ’s employee benefits include:

• Medical plan with excellent prescription coverage
• Dental plan with orthodontics for children
• Vision plan
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Sick leave
• Flexible PTO options

SA-TECH is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

All responses will be handled with strict confidentiality.

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