Production Manager

SAIC • Bedford, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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

The Production Manager leads and develops the production team in coordination with the Production Manager at the Bedford facility, and works across Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Program Management. The position maintains production records and reports production metrics, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and five or more years of related experience, or a master's degree and three or more years of experience.
• Five or more years of experience in production management or operations leadership.
• Demonstrated experience with inspection and acceptance processes.
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills.
• Proven ability to manage schedules, resources, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with production management tools and reporting software.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a full Secret clearance.

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.
• Prior 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 and issues promptly.
• Lead and coordinate inspection and acceptance activities.
• Ensure products and deliverables meet quality standards and contractual requirements.
• Work with the Quality team to maintain compliance and resolve non-conformances.
• Participate in customer meetings as the production team representative.
• 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 coordination with the Production Manager at the Bedford facility.
• Foster accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Program Management.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Provide senior leadership with regular internal reporting on production metrics, risks, and opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager