Integrated Product Team Leader (Manager, Manufacturing) - Subassembly

Saab•West Lafayette, IN

1d•$132,000 - $171,000

About The Position

Saab is seeking an Integrated Product Leader / Manufacturing Manager to lead its subassembly team and production system supporting the T-7A Red Hawk advanced jet trainer program. The role focuses on building and developing an effective production team, executing a people-first Smart Factory vision, and delivering operational excellence through standardized work, accountability, and continuous improvement. The leader directs large teams across multiple shifts and collaborates with safety, quality, engineering, supply chain, human resources, and maintenance functions. Responsibilities include setting and communicating Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale goals; establishing objectives and performance measures; managing budgets and human resources; and planning for organizational challenges. The position also provides direction and oversight for a multi-shift operation. The stated compensation range is $132,000–$171,000. Saab requires candidates to be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). Candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 7 years of experience leading large-scale, multi-shift operations.
Demonstrated experience driving productivity, operational performance, and accountability through frontline leaders.
Experience developing and managing operating budgets, forecasting resources, and executing business plans to meet organizational objectives.
Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills, including experience working in an international environment.
Proven ability to develop and mentor technical talent through individual development plans.
Strong foundation in Lean manufacturing principles, 6S, foreign object debris (FOD) prevention, and waste and risk reduction.
Experience leading manufacturing operations in a Department of Defense environment and representing the business with internal and external stakeholders.
Must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Prior aerospace manufacturing experience.
MBA, M.S., or equivalent advanced degree.
Experience working with labor unions and labor agreements.
Experience identifying and developing strategic partnerships to support business and operational objectives.

Responsibilities

Execute the vision of a Smart Factory production system with a people-first culture.
Recruit and develop structural assemblers into a high-functioning team using best practices, standardized work, and adherence to procedures and policies.
Drive workplace accountability through active management, organization, workforce education, and feedback.
Set and communicate Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, and Morale goals, and build a team that delivers continual process improvement through implementation and ownership.
Champion the company values of Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support.
Lead the production system by directing large teams in collaboration with safety, quality, engineering, supply chain, human resources, and maintenance functions.
Identify strategic initiatives and drive improvements by establishing individual and team objectives and performance measures.
Manage cost, budgets, and human resources, including staffing and hiring, ongoing feedback, compensation decisions, and recommendations regarding hiring, termination, performance management, training, and career development.
Partner with Program Managers, Team Leads, Supervisors, senior management, and others to anticipate organizational challenges and formulate contingency and recovery plans.
Provide direction, support, and oversight for a multi-shift operation.