As Saab, Inc. is getting ready to begin our manufacturing operation in Grayling, MI we are seeking a Manufacturing Production Manager. This person will lead the Manufacturing Production Team and support manufacturing operations on-site at the Grayling, MI location. The Manufacturing Production Manager will be responsible for all the technical production work for assembly, installation and testing from receipt of components to shipment of final product. The function is also accountable for manufacturing production development, instilling best practices in manufacturing techniques, and qualification of new products based on both Saab and customer requirements.

The Manufacturing Production Manager will be an integral link between manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, facilities, safety, and the quality team in our facility in Grayling, MI.

Responsibilities will include:

Attract and retain the production staff to achieve strategic business objectives and operating goals. This includes management of the appropriate distribution of skills and capacity across the organization, and continuously monitoring and reconciling head counts with the operating budget.

Lead, inspire and engage a diverse team to achieve delivery of distinctively high-quality products; to include performance, reliability, cost and on-time deliver

Assist and guide with workflows, prioritization, procedures, training, support, safety, process improvement, and quality.

Engage with manufacturing senior leadership to ensure production efforts are supported.

Drive continuous improvement for efficient production.

Champion the Company values, consistently demonstrating -- Trust, Drive, Expertise, and Support

Compensation Range: $132,000 - $171,600

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field required.

Master's degree in business, engineering, or related discipline is preferred

A strong candidate typically brings 7+ years of progressive leadership experience within manufacturing or operations, demonstrating a proven track record of driving performance improvements, achieving operational excellence, and executing strategies that deliver sustainable growth.

A strong candidate typically has a minimum of 5+ years of experience in munitions manufacturing/assembly, ammunition production or energetics.

Required Skills:

Demonstrated ability to develop, revise, and implement Manufacturing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Work Instructions to ensure repeatability and compliance

Proven ability to forecast and manage resource requirements (labor, capital, equipment, and materials) to meet program cost, schedule, and performance objectives

Ability to define, implement, and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) tied to safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC)

Strong background implementing Lean tools (Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen, Standard Work, 6S, Visual Management, Kanban, Root Cause Corrective Action)

Strong problem-solving capability using structured methodologies

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Willingness to travel up to 10% in support of program execution, customer engagements, and business development activities

Working experience in a matrix organization

Capable of obtaining a Secret-level security clearance

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to poli

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