Manages a team including performance reviews, motivating, guiding and mentoring team members. Ensuring team cross training and development plans are in place along with providing appropriate communication to team members Corrective Action Planning Provides direction and motivates employees on a project basis to employees, guided by established practices and precedents. Ability to provide and interpret written and verbal instructions Frequently performs ongoing tasks of the department. Reviews results for timeliness, quality, and cost effectiveness to accomplish departmental goals. Executes manpower forecasts. Interacts frequently with direct reports and managers concerning operations or scheduling of specific phases of projects. Provides sound judgment and ensures overall quality and efficiency of the department. Oversees and manages all operational aspects of a (one or more) manufacturing and/or production area(s) Responsible for the safety of the employees, delivering quality products on time and within customer cost targets, as well as continuous improvement Manages and presents status on cost, schedule and performance Assesses issues and develops mitigation plans to meet productivity, quality, cost, and delivery goals Delivering presentations to customers, executive management and other program stakeholders May support proposal development (by providing basis of estimates for labor and schedule duration) and customer reporting of operational metrics, capacity analysis and anomaly/technical resolution, as requested by Proposal Manager, Program Managers and / or Business Development Ensure succession plans are in place and be proactive in mentoring key talent to assume increased responsibilities High School Diploma or equivalent (GED) Able to change physical locations based upon need (including physical ability to travel) 4+ years of direct people leadership experience 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Scheduling, or Operations Management A&P License Prior E-6B/707 Management experience Able to obtain/maintain a Secret DoD clearance Experience performing major aircraft modifications Experience starting new programs