361 Director Of Product Management jobs in Spring Grove, VA

Required Travel: 51 - 75%
Security Clearance: Ability to Obtain
Level of Experience: Management
10 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Systems Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Research, or related field; or 8 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field.
12+ years of progressive industrial engineering experience (8 with Master's degree), with a minimum of 4 years in a senior or leadership role.
Demonstrated experience in defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing environment with exposure to government customer requirements and oversight.
High-complexity low volume manufacturing with a focus on short interval active control through structure, visibility, heuristics, and performance management.
Deep expertise in production systems analysis, including value stream mapping, line balancing, capacity planning, and constraint identification using Theory of Constraints (TOC) and similar frameworks.
Proficiency in discrete-event simulation tools (e.g., Arena, FlexSim, AnyLogic or Plant Simulation) with demonstrated ability to build and validate models that inform production planning decisions.
Strong quantitative background in work measurement and labor standards, including time studies, predetermined motion time systems (PMTS/MTM), and methods-time measurement sufficient to support cost estimating and EAC development.
Hands-on experience designing and implementing Lean production systems, including pull/kanban systems, one-piece flow cells, 5S, visual management, and structured Kaizen event facilitation.
Familiarity with statistical process tools (SPC, process capability analysis, Gage R&R;) and their application to monitoring and improving production output quality; experience with Minitab or equivalent preferred.
Experience with facility layout design and material flow analysis using digital tools (e.g., AutoCAD, Visio, or dedicated plant layout software) to optimize production floor configurations.
Strong command of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies; Green Belt or Black Belt certification preferred.
Familiarity with Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) criteria and the DoD Manufacturing Readiness Assessment (MRA) process, including MRL 5-8 gate reviews.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, manufacturing executions systems (MES) and production scheduling tools; experience with Costpoint MES and/or Siemens Teamcenter is preferred.
Familiarity with DCMA surveillance, CPSR processes, and government quality assurance requirements (e.g., ISO 9000 series).
Experience supporting or leading production readiness reviews (PRR), production cost analyses (e.g., should-cost models, BCWP/ACWP variance), and first article testing in a government contract environment.
Understanding of ITAR, EAR, and associated export compliance obligations as they apply to manufacturing operations and supply chain management.
Proven ability to develop and retain high-performing industrial engineering teams in a fast-paced production environment.
Track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders, including program managers, manufacturing engineers, supply chain, and executive leadership, to drive operational improvements.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; capable of presenting production analyses, capacity plans, and improvement recommendations to senior leadership and government customers.
Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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