Production Director

TSC is looking for an experienced Production Director to join our team in Huntsville, A (Discovery) with experience in manufacturing advanced RF-based payloads & sensor systems throughout the product lifecycle.This role operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, overseeing production functions to ensure high-quality products while achieving key business objectives in cost, quality, customer service, compliance, and delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a best-practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes, and procedures to enhance operational performance.
• Lead production control activities, including master scheduling, production planning, material planning, shop scheduling, and work-in-process tracking.
• Effectively manage daily, weekly, and monthly production targets, ensuring alignment with customer specifications, quality, and delivery expectations while minimizing costs.
• Oversee plant production operations, ensuring an orderly, productive workflow that meets customer requirements.
• Ensure target productivity levels are met daily and update the production plan accordingly.
• Coordinate with other departmental managers to maintain efficient stock throughput and meet production goals.
• Direct production testing teams to uphold company standards and quality objectives.
• Conduct root cause analysis to identify and resolve production issues, driving continuous improvement.
• Identify and allocate technical skill sets, resources, and systems to successfully execute projects, engaging external resources as needed.
• Assist in evaluating test equipment purchases and oversee the maintenance of production equipment, ensuring minimal downtime through preventive maintenance programs.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies to protect employees and visitors.
• Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on the progress and performance of ongoing productions.
• Ensure alignment with engineering leadership during product transition
• Enable compliance with configuration management practices
• Participate in and lead meetings, execute action items, and communicate key directives.
• Produce written reports and presentations on production performance and improvement strategies.
• Promote a culture of continuous learning, training, and development for the production team.
• Ensure the continuous improvement of production processes, implementing best practices and innovative solutions
• Report on manufacturing efficiency metrics periodically to senior management to enable effective cost management
• This role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and the ability to drive operational excellence in a manufacturing environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related field and 16 or more years of industry experience in a supervisory role
• US Citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD secret clearance
• Understanding of manufacturing technologies, machinery, and production processes Knowledge of safety standards and regulations
• Proficiency in production management software and tools (both PLM and MES).
• Exceptional understanding of business operations and program management recurring tasks, reports, and workflows across supporting functional areas and operational teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with quality assurance protocols, ensuring products meet specifications and standards
• Recent DoD product manufacturing experience and understanding of DoD Quality Requirements
• In-depth understanding of workplace safety regulations (e.g., OSHA standards)
• Lean Manufacturing Certification, Certified Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or Certified Manufacturing Technologist (CMfgT) a plus
• Experience outlining and executing project objectives, goals, milestones, and completion
• Previous experience and knowledge with US Government compliance for timekeeping and expense reports, contract clauses, or similar governance
• Comfortable serving as focal point for coordinating with multiple geographically separated work centers in different time zones to achieve time sensitive deadlines for products, work plans, or deliverables
• Strong attention to detail; excellent organization, planning skills, and verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and get along with others
• Ability to quickly learn new scope of work and grow with a scaling team

TSC Benefits: TSC offers a stable work environment, a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package; including ESOP contributions, 401k Matching Program, Flexible Work Schedules, Tuition Reimbursement, Paid Leave and much more.

Applying to TSC: Employment at TSC is contingent upon the successful completion of a comprehensive background check, security investigation, and a drug screening

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or for inquiring about, discussing, or disclosing information about compensation. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.