Production Manager
About The Position
Sodern America, Inc. (SAM), the newly established U.S. subsidiary of France-based Sodern SA, is building U.S. operations, manufacturing, and support for the U.S. market. This founding-team role will help establish SAM’s production operations in Englewood, Colorado. The Production Manager leads day-to-day manufacturing operations to build and test star trackers in the United States. The role is responsible for safe, efficient, and cost-effective production that meets customer expectations and business objectives. Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Production Manager oversees production planning, manufacturing execution, systems integration and testing support, and production-floor workforce development, while coordinating closely with Sodern France production leadership. Applicants 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 required U.S. Department of State authorizations under applicable U.S. Government export-control regulations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field.
- At least 5 years of manufacturing production experience.
- Hands-on experience in a cleanroom or controlled manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and a proven track record of driving operational improvements.
- Knowledge of relevant technical fields, including mechanics, optics, and electronics.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to lead and motivate teams.
- Ability to apply a pragmatic approach to managing quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
- Understanding of safety and compliance regulations, with 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 required U.S. Department of State authorizations.
Nice To Haves
- Space industry experience is strongly preferred.
- Specific knowledge of star tracker system architecture and optronics is an advantage.
Responsibilities
- Manage and monitor local manufacturing production activities to achieve cost, quality, and schedule objectives.
- Lead production team members in daily manufacturing operations, including hiring, training, and supervision; establish clear performance expectations and accountability.
- Ensure effective production scheduling and resource allocation to meet customer demand and inventory levels.
- Monitor and report production KPIs and make necessary staffing or process adjustments.
- Manage allocated production budgets, including investments, training, and expenses, and ensure materials and facility needs are met.
- Manage and maintain production equipment and consumables, ensuring key equipment is available and functional.
- Lead shipment and logistics efforts for incoming and outgoing production-related deliveries.
- Ensure compliance with company policy and all safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements, including OSHA requirements.
- Oversee production planning, manufacturing execution, systems integration and testing support, and workforce development on the production floor.
- Coordinate closely with Sodern France production leadership.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
