Manager, Manufacturing
Not Disclosed•Full-TimeOn-site
location_onRoscommon Township, Roscommon County, Michigan, United States
About the Role
SAAB is seeking a Manager, Manufacturing to lead our Manufacturing & Production operations within the Defense & Aerospace sector. This role is critical to ensuring the on-time, high-quality delivery of complex defense systems in a highly innovative and collaborative environment. You will drive operational excellence by overseeing day-to-day shop-floor activities, optimizing processes, and implementing lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve yield.
In this position, you will serve as a bridge between Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to industrialize new products and participate in design-for-manufacturability efforts. Your leadership will focus on building a high-performing team of supervisors, technicians, and operators while fostering a strong safety culture. You will be responsible for monitoring key performance indicators, managing budgets, and ensuring strict compliance with aerospace and defense quality standards and regulatory requirements.
Work location
Work model: On-site
Roscommon Township, Roscommon County, Michigan, United States
Roscommon Township, Michigan
Key Responsibilities
- check_circleLead day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets
- check_circleManage, coach, and develop production supervisors, technicians, and operators
- check_circlePlan and coordinate production schedules, resources, and capacity to meet program requirements
- check_circleImplement and sustain lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
- check_circleMonitor and analyze key performance indicators to drive corrective actions
- check_circleEnsure compliance with aerospace and defense quality standards and regulatory requirements
- check_circleCollaborate with Engineering and Quality to industrialize new products
- check_circleSupport internal and external audits, customer reviews, and program milestones
- check_circleOversee workforce planning, training, and performance management
- check_circlePromote and enforce a strong safety culture in the production environment
Requirements
- verifiedEligibility to work on defense programs (may require security clearance eligibility)
- verifiedFamiliarity with AS9100 or equivalent aerospace quality standards
Nice to Have
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt, PMP or equivalent project management certification, ASQ Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence.
Benefits & Perks
check_circleMedical Insurancecheck_circleDental Insurancecheck_circleVision Insurancecheck_circleLife Insurancecheck_circle401k
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A Manager, Manufacturing at Saab is responsible for the following: Lead day-to-day manufacturing operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets; Manage, coach, and develop production supervisors, technicians, and operators; Plan and coordinate production schedules, resources, and capacity to meet program requirements; and Implement and sustain lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
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To qualify for the Manager, Manufacturing at Saab position, applicants should have: Eligibility to work on defense programs (may require security clearance eligibility); and Familiarity with AS9100 or equivalent aerospace quality standards.
Where is the Manager, Manufacturing role at Saab located?expand_more
Manager, Manufacturing at Saab is based in Roscommon Township, Roscommon County, Michigan, United States. This is a on-site role.
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Saab has listed this Manager, Manufacturing role as on-site.
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Candidates for Manager, Manufacturing at Saab should have lead.
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Key skills for Manager, Manufacturing at Saab include Lean Manufacturing; Continuous Improvement; Production Planning; Scheduling; Resource Planning; Capacity Planning; Root Cause Analysis; and Kpi.
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Manager, Manufacturing at Saab is part of the engineering job category on Recrutus.