Production Operations Lead (Level 4)

JOB ID: 724231BR

Date posted: Apr. 27, 2026

Description:

You will be the Production Operations Lead (Level 4) for the Production Operations team. Our team is responsible for leading Production Operations activities across the IAMD LEED program and other initiatives within the NKAD portfolio.

What You Will Be Doing

As the Production Operations Lead (Level 4) you will be responsible for driving cost, schedule, and quality performance while shaping production strategy for prototyping and development hardware builds.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Drive cost, schedule, and quality performance for prototyping and development hardware builds.


• Develop and implement production strategies and transition plans.


• Support capital, capacity, and facility project planning to enable rapid fielding.


• Champion design‑for‑manufacturability, affordability, and producibility across programs.


• Coordinate with Advanced Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, and Program Management to align strategy and execution.

Why Join Us

The ideal candidate is a decisive, collaborative leader who thrives in fast‑paced, mission‑critical environments. You will influence high‑visibility programs, work directly with senior stakeholders, and see your initiatives translate into tangible operational success.

Further Information About This Opportunity

MUST BE A U.S. CITIZEN - This position is located at a facility that requires special access. The selected candidate must be able to obtain a Secret clearance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree from an accredited college
• Candidate must have the ability to obtain a Secret clearance
• Production Site or Manufacturing experience
• Experience with SAP / ERP systems
• Possess appropriate business acumen to successfully present cases to variety of internal customers
• Demonstrated skills in team building and leading through influence, as the position requires cross functional interactions on a daily basis
• Willingness to travel 20% of the time

Desired Skills:

• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience managing and contributing to design for producibility and affordability initiatives
• Results oriented behavior
• Clear understanding of LM production processes
• Advanced engineering/technical or business related degree
• Transition to Production / development experience
• Cost Account Management (CAM) experience

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