Manufacturing Manager – Defense Programs – Defense BU

About this role

<h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b><b><b>Job Description Summary</b></b></b></span></h1>Reporting to the Business Unit Manufacturing Leader, as Manufacturing Manager for Defense Programs (AW249/T700, RB199, TP400, AE2100, LM2500 Navy) you will be the primary interface between Programs and Operations and will be accountable for program manufacturing execution and fulfillment. The role ensures, also mobilizing cross functional teams, Delivery outcomes in alignment with Customer expectations and target Cost according to Defense BU priorities.<p></p><p></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b>Job Description</b></span></h1><h2>Essential Responsibilities</h2><ul><li><p>Own program delivery performance and drives actions to eliminate delinquency and stabilize production flow; escalates to Sourcing commodities, Supplier Quality, Engineering to solve roadblocks. </p></li><li><p>Support the Programs to mobilize cross-functionally shops, procurement, quality, engineering, commodities and PMO to protect customer outcomes</p></li><li><p>Escalate to Programs when risk release, priority allocation and/or trade off (quality, delivery, cost, design) are needed

</p></li><li><p>Partner with the Programs in driving product cost out and managing the program inventory (strategic buffer needs, MRO stock level …) </p></li><li><p>Provide program performance visibility through dashboards, tiered reviews, and inputs to the operating cadence (risks, actions, decisions).</p></li><li><p>Contribute to continuous improvement on program delivery and cost.</p></li><li><p>Act as the main Operations point of contact for the Defense Programs (AW249/T700, RB199, TP400, AE2100, LM2500) Navy ensuring customer demand and program requirements are correctly captured and translated into integrated production and fulfillment plans across sites and value streams.</p></li><li><p>Own end-to-end fulfillment execution for Defense Programs (from order release to shipment), ensuring stability and adherence to plans.</p></l

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