The Tactical Missiles Advanced Programs (TMAP) Production Operations manager will be responsible for all aspects of Production Operations efforts associated with active and future programs within TMAP. The TMAP portfolio consists of offensive weapons and mobile launcher platforms. Efforts include expanding the PrSM portfolio, improvements / upgrades to the GMLRS products, booster to new payload concepts, as well as autonomous launcher and launcher upgrades to allow for offensive and defensive weapons. The TMAP Production Operations manager is responsible for driving execution of tasks that deliver affordable and scalable manufacturing solutions that enable rapid fielding, rapid prototyping, and transition of programs into production. Programs with the TMAP portfolio are in various states of their life cycle (aka: Proof of concept to transition to production). This requires the TMAP Production Operations manager to understand the objectives and pursue the appropriate level of manufacturing awareness, but consistently drive the programs for a producible, low-cost solution. The production team will need to introduce new manufacturing processes, challenge legacy design approaches, look for part reduction or part commonality, etc. In addition, this position requires interacting with appropriate Tactical Missiles (TM) Line of Business (LOB) personnel to enable a successful transition to the LOB. A primary objective for all programs under TMAP is to coordinate with production sites and the appropriate program LOBs the information necessary to ensure a successful transition.
As the Production Operations manager for the TMAP Portfolio, your responsibilities will include the following:
Develop and deploy Production Operation's strategies to support the various programs and the various phases of those programs
Drive cost, schedule, and quality performance for various types of hardware
Lead the identification and adoption of advanced manufacturing capabilities and strategic supply chain and industry partnerships.
Lead capital, capacity, and facility‑project planning to support rapid prototyping, rapid fielding, and transition to production.
Drive design‑for‑manufacturability, affordability, and producibility.
Establish a strong partnership with functional leads within the portfolio of programs under TMAP. This includes multiple PMs, Chief Engineers, GSCs representatives and other functional team members
Coordinate with cross‑functional partners—including Advanced Manufacturing and Technology (AMT), Quality, PPC, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, Etc
Coordination and collaboration with Business Development, Capture Management, Engineering and Technology, LM Production Sites, and Program Management to align strategy and execution.
Coordinate and participate in all proposal activity for TMAP
Provide guidance and leadership to the Manufacturing Engineering (Mfg Eng) and Production Process & Control (PPC) team
