Senior Production Manager

Ultra Maritime • Columbia City, IN

39d • Onsite

About The Position

Lead the Operation. Develop the Team. Support the Mission. At Ultra Maritime, the work we do supports the people who operate at sea and helps protect lives and strengthen national security. As a Senior Production Manager, you’ll lead multiple production areas and play a critical role in ensuring we deliver high-quality, mission-critical products safely, efficiently, and reliably. This is an opportunity to shape the operation not simply manage it. You’ll set operational strategy, develop leaders, strengthen manufacturing capabilities, drive continuous improvement, and partner across the organization to deliver results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, production, operations, or a related environment.
• 7+ years of people leadership experience, including leadership through other leaders.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex manufacturing operations and multiple production areas.
• Strong knowledge of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and data-driven performance management.
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and build high-performing teams.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and executive presence skills.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple production areas with accountability for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
• Develop and execute operational strategies that align production performance with business and program objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement, operational excellence, and transformation initiatives that improve quality, capacity, flow, and efficiency.
• Establish technical and operational standards and identify opportunities to strengthen manufacturing capabilities, processes, and technology.
• Build and develop a strong leadership organization through coaching, talent development, and succession planning.
• Partner across Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and other functions to resolve challenges and achieve shared goals.
• Use KPIs, statistical process data, and tiered management systems to identify trends, drive accountability, and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Lead change management efforts and transformation initiatives aligned with evolving business and customer requirements.
• Support annual budgeting, resource and capacity planning, and investment decisions across the operation.
• Proactively communicate risks, opportunities, and performance to senior stakeholders while building strong relationships across the organization.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and operational discipline.

Benefits

• Climate controlled, well-lit and clean work environment!
• Work/life balance that includes up to 140 hours PTO for first year
• 8 Paid Holidays, with 3 floating holidays
• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Educational Assistance Program (Tuition Reimbursement)
• Wellness Program and incentives
• Company HSA contributions
• Insurance Benefits that start 1st of the month following hire
• Eligibility in Company Performance-based bonuses annually
• Additional Employee Discounts and Perks
• Company-Paid Benefits:
• $75 monthly student loan repayment program
• Basic Life Insurance
• Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Employee-Paid Benefits:
• Medical and Prescription insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• Supplemental AD&D insurance for Employee and Family
• Accident Plan
• Critical Illness Plan
• Hospital Indemnity Plan
• Pet Insurance
• Identity Theft

What This Job Offers

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