Production Manager
Full Time
Newport News, VA
** This position is apart of a proposal effort - we are seeking interested candidates for this role**
Overview
The Production Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing shipboard Hull, Mechanical & Electrical (HM&E) repair and maintenance activities. This role ensures technical accuracy, quality compliance, and effective execution of maintenance work on aircraft carriers or surface ships. The ideal candidate brings deep HM&E engineering experience and strong leadership skills within naval maintenance environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coordinate, and supervise personnel performing shipboard HM&E maintenance and repair activities.
- Oversee integration of work processes, adherence to maintenance procedures, and compliance with scheduling requirements during availability periods.
- Manage daily production operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with naval standards.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are executed in alignment with the Navy Quality Assurance Program, 3M Program, and Navy Supply System requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering, planning, and quality teams to resolve technical issues and maintain schedule integrity.
- Monitor progress, maintain documentation, and generate reports reflecting status, issues, and resource needs.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in maintenance practices, workforce performance, and operational efficiency.
Required Experience
- Ten (10) years of experience in aircraft carrier or surface ship HM&E engineering.
- Five (5) years of experience coordinating and supervising personnel performing shipboard HM&E repairs.
- – At least two (2) years must involve direct participation in aircraft carrier or surface ship maintenance availabilities, including work integration, administration, procedures, and scheduling.
- Four (4) years of experience administering the Navy Quality Assurance Program, 3M, and the Navy Supply System.
- Active Security ClearanceDesired Skills & Competencies
- Strong understanding of naval HM&E systems, maintenance processes, and technical documentation.
- Proven leadership and team coordination skills in ship repair or naval maintenance environments.
- Ability to manage complex maintenance schedules and multi-disciplinary teams.
- Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
Pay: $88,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year
Security clearance:
Work Location: In person
