Production Manager

SAIC•Bedford, IN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is seeking a Production Manager to oversee all production operations for the program at its Bedford, Indiana facility. The role is the primary point of contact for day-to-day production management, leads inspection and acceptance activities, and participates in customer meetings to provide accurate, timely production updates. The position calls for a detail-oriented leader with strong communication skills and a record of production management and customer engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 10 or more years of related experience, or a master's degree and 8 or more years of experience.
Demonstrated experience with inspection and acceptance processes.
Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
Ability to manage schedules, resources, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
Proficiency in production management tools and reporting software.
Interim Secret clearance required to start, with the ability to obtain a Secret clearance; SAIC will sponsor the clearance process.
U.S. citizenship required.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the DoD industry and with government contracting mechanisms, including a basic understanding of Cost-Reimbursable and Firm Fixed Price contract types.
Familiarity with government or commercial contract requirements.
PMP or similar project or operations management certification.
Prior experience in a production environment with formal inspection and acceptance requirements.
Experience interfacing directly with customers in a production or program environment.

Responsibilities

Manage and oversee all production activities.
Develop, maintain, and execute production schedules on time and within budget.
Monitor workflow, resource allocation, and production efficiency.
Identify and resolve production bottlenecks or issues in a timely manner.
Lead and coordinate inspection and acceptance activities.
Ensure products and deliverables meet required quality standards and contractual requirements.
Work with the Quality team to maintain compliance and resolve non-conformances.
Represent the production team in customer meetings.
Provide clear, accurate, and timely reports on production status.
Prepare and present production status reports, dashboards, and briefings as required.
Lead, mentor, and develop the production team in close coordination with the Production Manager at the Bedford facility.
Foster accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Program Management teams.
Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
Provide senior leadership with regular internal reporting on production metrics, risks, and opportunities.