Production Operations Leader 4 (Mon-Fri 3:00pm-11:30pm)

Requisition ID: 2277 Location: ULA - Cape Canaveral Relocation:Yes- Relocation may be available Travel Requirements:25% ## 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 155 consecutive missions with 100% mission success doesn't happen by accident.

It's a testament to the commitment and dedication of our team of rocket scientists and support employees combined with 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.

Whether you are in college just launching your career, or, have experience and want to come work with the best rocket team in the world, 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! ## As a Production Operations Leader your responsibilities will include - Lead and manage various hourly groups in Launch Operations. - Provide staffing, manage disciplinary and/or corrective action, training, weekly monitoring of cost/schedule performance, motivating the workforce, identifying and clearing constraints to production. - Direct hourly employees recognized by the IAM Union in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement, and salaried support staff. - Ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule of production hardware. - Build a capable workforce into high performance work teams utilizing perfect product delivery concepts. - Must be willing to work different shifts (primarily second or third shift) as required and will require overtime as needed. - Will require travel to other ULA locations. ## Required Education Bachelor ## Required Years of Experience Minimum of 6 years of related work experience ## Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. - 4 years of additional related work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree - Project management or team lead experience. - Knowledge of launch or manufacturing processing practices, lean enterprise, and/or continuous improvement. - Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint). - This position is primarily 2nd shift, Mon-Fri 3:00pm - 11:30pm, but will require working extended hours and availability to work 1st or 3rd shift. - Ability to travel to various locations to support launch processing. - Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

US citizenship is required. - Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. ## Preferred Qualifications - Experience or knowledge working in a union environment - Experience in launch processing or manufacturing management using electronic work orders and nonconformance systems. - Six Sigma Black Belt Experience. - Experience in integration of work groups and teams. - Experience with leading an hourly union or touch labor workforce. - Excellent interpersonal skills. - Knowledge of manufacturing software tools, e.g.

SAP or other ERP software, Velocity, OJT Tracking, or manufacturing related software. - The capacity to function effectively in an environment that is highly dynamic, demanding, and challenging. - Ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI ## What makes ULA 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, engagement 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 22 CFR 120.62 (e.g., U.S. Citizen, Lawful Permanent Resident (Green Card holder) or protected individual. 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. 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 ( English / Spanish ) and Right to Work Poster ( English / Spanish ). Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act requires covered employees to follow a post selection notification process.

A hired candidate may opt out of this process by notifying the hiring manager in writing at the time the offer is accepted.