About this role
Come find out what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customer's first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? This is a first shift position working a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. About the Role We are looking for a dynamic Production Manager/VSL to lead manufacturing operations within a designated value stream. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our production success—ensuring our products are delivered on time, meet the highest quality standards, and are produced with maximum efficiency. You will lead a talented team of technicians and operators, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. What You’ll Do Lead & Develop: Supervise and mentor a diverse team of production operators and technicians. You’ll set clear expectations, provide coaching, and build an inclusive environment where everyone can grow. Drive Operations: Oversee daily manufacturing activities, ensuring we hit build-time targets and strictly adhere to safety and quality protocols. You will lead daily stand-ups to keep the team aligned and resolve bottlenecks quickly. Optimize Processes: Use Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency. You’ll analyze key metrics (throughput, efficiency, and utilization) to create data-driven action plans. Collaborate: Act as the key link between the shop floor and Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Managers to solve constraints and support new product launches. Ensure Compliance: Lead the team through audits and customer engagements, ensuring all work instructions are accurate and company policies are followed.