Senior Production Manager SME

About the role

For our client, we are seeking a Senior Production Manager SME to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space. This role will serve as a senior subject matter expert supporting complex submarine shipbuilding operations and production performance. The successful candidate will evaluate construction workflows, identify constraints, and partner with leadership to drive practical improvements across planning, scheduling, and execution. This is a highly visible position that engages with government and industry stakeholders to strengthen operational effectiveness and resolve production challenges.

Location: Remote — US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available. Compensation: $416,000 – $624,000 annually.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a senior subject matter expert in submarine shipbuilding, providing technical and operational guidance.
• Assess submarine construction processes to identify constraints and opportunities for improvement.
• Evaluate and recommend enhancements to production planning and scheduling.
• Identify and support resolution of production challenges across multiple trades and disciplines.
• Apply knowledge of shipyard processes to recommend actionable operational improvements.
• Develop targeted corrective actions to address production bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Support government leadership in evaluating industry production strategies and operational practices.

Qualifications

• Extensive senior-level experience in submarine construction or naval shipbuilding operations, preferably with a major submarine builder or shipbuilding contractor.
• Demonstrated expertise in managing complex shipyard production activities, including construction sequencing and production control.
• Comprehensive understanding of naval shipyard organizational structures and production cultures.
• Proven ability to evaluate industrial operations and develop practical recommendations for productivity improvements.
• Strong knowledge of production management principles and continuous improvement methodologies, including Lean principles.
• Exceptional communication skills for engaging senior government and industry leaders on production challenges.
• Ability to operate independently and manage competing priorities effectively.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work at a key military installation.
• Engagement with senior government and industry stakeholders.
• Access to a collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement.
• Potential for professional development and growth within a leading defense contractor.