Fabrication Production Leader 6

Your Role: What you'll be doing

• Directs and leads the following production teams in the Decatur Factory: Machine Shop (Skin, Ring and Dome; Chem Processing; Stretch Press & Laser), Fabrication Shops (Wire Harness; MLI & LO2 Lab), and Precision Components (Weld, Bend, trim and PC Clean/Subs). Focus on strategic and tactical coordination across operations and functional support organizations to achieve short and longer-term operational and business objectives.
• Formulates strategies and coordinates priorities and capabilities to ensure the production plan is executed to meet or exceed Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost objectives.

• Serves as a voting member for POCB/KCB (Production Operations Change Board/Kuiper Change Board), Prod Ops Certification Board, SORB (Suspension of Operations Review Board), Prod Ops CAB (Corrective Action Board).
• Accountable for CI (Continuous Improvement) for the Fabrication team
• Responsible for driving support staff and production Leadership to quick reaction/solution to production issues that result in a work stoppage.
• Translates strategies into actionable objectives and business plans to include identification of equipment and technologies necessary to meet cost and delivery commitments.
• Drives operational efficiencies and improvement activities that add value to the manufacturing value stream and ensure effective returns on assets/investments.
• Leads and develops employees, including mentoring and coaching.
• Builds and develops a capable workforce of high-performing work teams, utilizing perfect product delivery concepts.
• Ensures work areas are well organized and set up for productivity with a 5S mindset.

Your Background: What education and experience you'll need
At least 8 years applicable experience in the associated technical or administrative area, plus a minimum of 4 years of management or leadership experience in leading teams of exempt employees or other leaders.
About ULA: What makes us different
Because we understand launch success comes through the collective efforts of a team, we seek the best to join us. We value ethics, ingenuity, diversity and professional development for employees at all levels.
We offer our employees competitive pay and benefits including:

• 401(k) match plus an additional employer contribution
• Discretionary annual incentive bonus for eligible employees.
• Generous paid time off
• Flexible work environments

Additionally, most salaried ULA team members work a "9/80 schedule," meaning they enjoy every other Friday off.
Benefits and work schedules may vary for union-represented hourly positions and are described in the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Security Clearance / International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR). Therefore, all applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined in ITAR 120.15 (e.g., U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. Also see 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) and 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) for additional information).
ULA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other categories protected by law.
ULA is a participant in the federal E-Verify Program. Posters in PDF format pertaining to this program can be accessed by clicking on the links identified below. E-Verify Participation poster (EnglishSpanish ) and Right to Work poster ( EnglishSpanish ).
Interested in growing in your career with ULA?
Apply today. We look forward to learning more about you!
Your Background: What skills you'll need

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Operational familiarity with shop operating software such as SAP, ORBITS, and the upcoming Rocketforge.
• Work with production and support teams to initiate corrective action for problems and deficiencies to ensure product quality.
• Ability to mentor less experienced leaders and employees
• Strong working relationship with the IAM Union & Decatur Customers, or similar experiences (USSF, Aerospace, NASA and DCMA)
• Strategic thinker with demonstrated ability to translate strategies into operational processes and outcomes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills to effectively lead and develop teams in the attainment of operational, business, and talent development objectives.
• A purposeful and strategic leader that can drive change and create a unity of purpose.
• Experience multi-tasking and working across multi-faceted teams.
• Ability to prioritize activities when competing priorities arise and communicate decisions appropriately and effectively.
• Proven ability to work with Peer Leaders
• Ability to develop, present, and articulate ideas and presentations to executive staff.

At ULA, success comes through the efforts of a strong, united team.
Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company!
Successfully launching more than 150 consecutive missions doesn't just happen. It's credit to the commitment of our 2,500 team members and the systems and processes we use to pull them together.
As a ULA employee, you'll have the opportunity to grow in your career while working in a team-oriented culture that combines technology, innovation, ingenuity and a commitment to the extraordinary.
Together, our unshakable unity yields stronger solutions and better results as we carry out our mission to save lives, explore the universe, and connect the world.
Our team is excited to meet you!
*If you were referred to ULA by a current employee, please reach out to your contact for a link to HireUp. Referral applications are processed through HireUp.<
*If you were referred to ULA by a current employee, please reach out to your contact for a link to HireUp. Referral applications are processed through HireUp.