Job Description

Nammo Defense Systems Inc., a defense contractor, manufactures and supports shoulder-fired systems; energetic material solutions such as aircraft emergency escape systems, actuation devices, rocket motors, warheads, medium & large caliber ammunitions, mortar ammunition; and composite solutions including carbon fiber tubes and composite aero-structures.

At Nammo Defense Systems Inc., we take our core values seriously, Precision, Dedication and Care. We are currently seeking a Manufacturing Manager to join our Operations team.

In this newly created position, the Manufacturing Manager will oversee several manufacturing areas that produce propellant and propellant driven assemblies. The Manufacturing Manager will have an operational focus on safety, cost, quality, & delivery as well as a cultural focus on coaching leaders, driving team behaviors, and improving employee engagement. This position will report directly to the Director of Operations.

The selected candidate will be success oriented and have a proven track record of driving positive change in a manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Ensure safety practices in manufacturing areas meet or exceed company objectives.
• Daily interaction with Manufacturing teams to assist with escalated issues and to ensure adherence to production schedules.
• Establish and review Manufacturing metrics with focus on identification and prioritization of improvement opportunities.
• Develop manufacturing labor estimates for proposals on new work.
• Create and oversee budgets for each Manufacturing area.
• Assist with problem solving and eliminating production barriers as required.
• Champion employee development and performance management by coaching Manufacturing Leaders and identifying potential successors.
• Capacity planning based on forecast to ensure timely hiring of resources needed.
• Drive continuous improvement through goal setting, prioritizing opportunities, coaching, and direct involvement in CI projects/events.
• Identify operational risks such as single point failures, inadequate tooling/equipment, capacity limitations, etc. then develop and implement mitigation plans.
• Ensure manufacturing facilities are maintained and operated in accordance with DoD, OSHA, AS9100, and other regulatory requirements.

Required Experience & Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED. Related two- or four-year degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years proven success in role with similar scope of duties and responsibilities.
• 3-5 years\' experience with chemical or energetic manufacturing.
• Minimum of 10 years\xe2\x80\x99 experience working directly in a manufacturing environment.
• Some experience in a Manufacturing support function such as Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, Quality, or Program Management is preferred.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to effectively engage people at all levels of the organization.
• High level of professionalism and business acumen.
• Training and experience in Continuous Improvement tools and methodologies (root cause, Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Proven record of effectively dealing with conflict.
• Proficient with MS Suite, to include Excel, Word, PPT and Project.

**Note**: Due to US Export Control laws and regulations; applicants selected for employment must show proof of a U.S. Person status before employment may begin.