Directs 400+ employees on 2nd shift, overseeing all aspects of manufacturing and assembly operations for the F-35 Center Fuselage Drive team performance across safety, quality, cost, schedule, 5S and Factory Accountability Works closely with cross-functional partners such as Manufacturing Engineering, Tooling, Quality, Quality Engineering, Global Supply Chain, as well as the customer Provides guidance and input to program IPT's defining appropriate performance, risks, issues and opportunities affecting program unique requirements Support program initiatives and proposal with most affordable solutions and including labor hours, direct $'s, capital $'s and Indirect impact Responsible for the manufacturing team's process adherence, corrective actions, and Foreign Object Elimination Director communicates and supports development and attainment of unique skills based on the wide variety of engineering, project management, liaison, sub-contract administration and touch labor personnel to execute statement of work. Lead employee engagement, inclusion, accountability, development and retention within organization Must have a bachelor's degree and 10+ years' experience in a Manufacturing Operations / high-rate assembly line production, tooling, or Manufacturing Engineering OR a master's degree AND 8+ years' experience in a manufacturing operations environment, tooling, or Manufacturing Engineering Must have 5+ years of management or leadership experience. Ability to create and present professional PowerPoint presentations to executive leadership Must have the ability to obtain a DoD Clearance as well as special program access Proven record of driving performance of a high-rate manufacturing team Strong communicator with the ability to drive accountability and resolve complex issues Prior experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) Expert level proficiency with oral and written communication skills Ability to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints Able to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish the project result Proven, high-impact leader across large-scale manufacturing operations