Production Operations Leader 4 at United Launch Alliance in Decatur, Alabama

Job Description:

Production Operations Leader 4
3147BR
Decatur, AL
Production Operations
Thanks for your interest in United Launch Alliance, the world's most experienced and reliable space launch company!
Successfully launching more than 130 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!
Your Role: What you'll be doing

- Lead and manage various organizations in Production Operations (Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost).
- Provide staffing, managing disciplinary corrective action, training, and weekly monitoring of cost/schedule performance, motivating the workforce and identifying and clearing constraints to production.
- Will direct union hourly work force and salaried support staff.
- Responsible for ensuring safety, quality, cost, and schedule of production hardware.
- Responsible for continuous improvement for work areas.
- Responsible for building a capable workforce into high performance work teams utilizing perfect product delivery concepts.
- Must be willing to work different shifts if required and willing to work overtime.
Your Background: What education and experience you'll need
At least 6 years applicable experience in the associated technical or administrative area. Project management or team lead experience.
Your Background: What skills you'll need

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline or a combination of education, training, and aerospace experience in lieu of degree.
- Work effectively in a team environment and demonstrate leadership skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to complete tasks regardless of obstacles all the while maintaining safe and efficient operations.
- Recognize and respond effectively to unexpected situations and tight deadlines.
- Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing task priorities and work situations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project)
- Good oral and written skills
- This position will require working extended hours and /or weekends along with off shifts, as necessary to support testing and production delivery activities.
Relocation Available
Yes
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
- Bonus potential
- Generous paid time off
- Flexible work environmentsAdditionally, 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 ( | ) and Right to Work poster ( | ).
Interested in growing in your career with ULA?
Apply today. We look forward to learning more about you!
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