Production Manager

Sodern America•Englewood, CO

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Sodern America, Inc. (SAM) is the newly established U.S. subsidiary of Sodern SA, a France-based leader in optronic and star tracker systems for space and defense applications. Headquartered in the Englewood, Colorado aerospace corridor, SAM is standing up U.S. operations, manufacturing, and support dedicated to the U.S. market. This is a founding-team role, you'll help build SAM's production operations. As Production Manager, you will lead SAM's day-to-day manufacturing operations to build star trackers and cameras in the U.S., ensuring safe, efficient, and cost-effective production that meets customer expectations and business objectives. Reporting to the Director of Operations, you will oversee production planning, manufacturing execution, systems integration and testing support, and workforce development on the production floor, while coordinating closely with Sodern France production leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or related field required
6+ years of manufacturing production experience required
Hands-on experience in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment
Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and proven track record driving operational improvements
Knowledge of relevant technical fields (mechanics, optics, electronics)
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to lead and motivate teams, and apply a pragmatic approach to management of quality, cost, and schedule objectives
Understanding of safety and compliance regulation and demonstrated application in a manufacturing environment
Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or otherwise eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State.

Nice To Haves

space industry experience strongly preferred
specific knowledge of star tracker system architecture and optronics is an advantage

Responsibilities

Direct and oversee all local manufacturing production activities to achieve cost, quality, and schedule objectives
Lead production team members to support daily manufacturing operations, including hiring, training, and supervision and establish clear performance expectations and accountability
Ensure effective production scheduling and resource allocation to meet customer demand and inventory levels
Monitor and report on production KPIs, and make necessary adjustments to staffing and/or process
Manage allocated production budgets (investment, training, expenses, etc.) and ensure availability of materials and facility needs
Ensure compliance with company policy and with all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements (OSHA, etc.)