Manager, Manufacturing
Saab
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Cranston • Rhode Island • 🇺🇸 United States
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💰 $128,800 - $167,400 per year
Job Level
SeniorLead
About the role
- Manage the entirety of manufacturing operations, supporting the Autonomous and Undersea Systems Division of Saab, Inc.
- Manage a team of approximately 20 people and the processes to support manufacturing operations
- Attract and retain the production staff necessary to achieve strategic business objectives and operating goals
- Drive performance to reach Saab, Inc.’s revenue, EBIT and OTD goals
- Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives that enhance cost and schedule performance
- Assist and guide with workflows, prioritization, procedures, training, support, safety, process improvement, and quality
- Monitor and guide team to achieve delivery of distinctively high-quality products
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, operations management, or related field
- Master’s degree in business, engineering or related field preferred - MBA desirable
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience with proven track record of success
- Solid understanding of 5S, Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma
- Forecast resource requirements (people, money & assets) in order to meet business objectives
- Ability to contribute to the development strategy and lead strategic initiatives in support of functional and business objectives
- Measure team and process performance through the definition and use of appropriate metrics
- Willingness to travel up to 10% in support of program and business development efforts
- Working experience in a matrix organization
- Capable of obtaining a Secret level clearance.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays
- 401(k) with employer contributions
- Tuition assistance and student loan assistance
- Wellness and employee assistance resources
- Employee stock purchase opportunities
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
industrial engineeringoperations managementLean ManufacturingSix Sigma5Sperformance metricsresource forecastingprocess improvementquality assurancestrategic initiatives
Soft skills
leadershipteam managementcommunicationtrainingprioritizationworkflow managementsafety managementproblem-solvingstrategic thinkingstaff retention
Certifications
Bachelor’s degreeMaster’s degreeMBASecret level clearance