Job Description:

As Saab continues to grow our aerospace manufacturing operation to support the T-7A Red Hawk advanced jet trainer program, we are seeking an Integrated Product Leader / Manufacturing Manager to lead our world-class production system and the subassembly team. The ideal candidate will have strong / proven leadership skills, a continuous improvement focus, and significant experience developing effective cross-functional teams to perform and deliver operational excellence.

Responsibilities will include:

• Execute the vision of a “Smart Factory” production system with a people first culture.
• Effectively recruit and transform new structural assemblers into a highly functioning team utilizing best practices, standardized work and adherence to procedures & policies.
• Drive workplace accountability through active management, organization, workforce education and feedback at all levels of the organization.
• Set and articulate goals (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Morale), building a team around those goals to deliver a culture of continual process improvement through implementation and ownership.
• Champion the core Company values: Trust, Drive, Expertise and Support.
• Lead the production system by directing large teams in collaboration with safety, quality, engineering, supply chain, human resource, and maintenance functions.
• Identify strategic initiatives and drive improvements by establishing individual and team objectives as well as performance measures.
• Responsible for cost, budget and accountability of human resources including staffing / hiring teams members, providing on-going feedback, determining compensation and making recommendations regarding overall employment decisions (including but not limited to hiring, termination, performance management, training and career development).
• Partner with Program Managers, Team Leads, Supervisors, Senior Management and others in order to effectively anticipate organizational challenges likely to occur due to the dynamics of the business environment and formulate contingency & recovery plans accordingly.
• Provide direction, support and oversight for multi-shift operation.

Compensation Range: $132,000 - 171,000

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience leading large-scale, multi-shift operations.
• Demonstrated experience driving productivity, operational performance, and accountability through frontline leaders.
• Experience developing and managing operating budgets, forecasting resources, and executing business plans to meet organizational objectives.
• Strong leadership, communication, and team-building skills, including experience working in an international environment.
• Proven ability to develop and mentor technical talent through individual development plans.
• Strong foundation in Lean manufacturing principles, 6S, FOD prevention, and waste and risk reduction.
• Experience leading manufacturing operations in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment and representing the business with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior aerospace manufacturing experience strongly experience.
• MBA, M.S., or equivalent advanced degree.
• Experience working with labor unions and labor agreements.
• Experience identifying and developing strategic partnerships to support business and operational objectives.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen, Permanent Resident (green card holder), or protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Benefits:

Saab provides an excellent working environment offering professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, a business casual atmosphere and comprehensive benefits.

Highlights include:

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents

• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays

• 401(k) with employer contributions

• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance

• Wellness and employee assistance resources

• Employee stock purchase opportunities

• Short-term and long-term disability coverage

About Us:

Saab is a leading defense and security company with an enduring purpose, to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its 28,000 talented people, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. In the U.S., Saab delivers advanced technology and systems, supporting the U.S. Armed Forces and the Federal Aviation Administration, as well as international and commercial partners. Headquartered in Syracuse, New York, the company has business units and local employees in ten U.S. locations.

Saab is a company where we see diversity as an asset and offer unlimited opportunities for advancing in your career. We are also a company that respects each person’s needs and encourage employees to lead a balanced, rewarding life beyond work. Saab values diversity and is an Affirmative Action employer for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Saab is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, all qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran, disability status, or any other federal, state, or locally protected category.