SVP, Manufacturing Operations
SVP, Manufacturing Operations
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Join a team where your impact reaches beyond the stars! At Terran Orbital youre not just part of the system youre a vital force propelling our mission forward. As trailblazers in satellite manufacturing and aerospace innovation we shatter boundaries daily to deliver groundbreaking solutions that power our nations defense and commercial missions. We are a unique fast growing and trusted team dedicated to swiftly and efficiently designing building launching and operating state of the art satellites for advanced mission constellations. If youre driven by purpose inspired by challenges and ready to leave your mark on the universe youll find a home and endless opportunities for growth here. Together lets redefine what is possible in orbit and beyond!
Terran Orbital is seeking an experienced Senior Vice President Manufacturing Operations to join our growing team. Reporting to the President & CEO the SVP Manufacturing Operations will lead our manufacturing execution and supply chain functions while ensuring operational excellence from concept to launch.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Leadership & Strategy
- Work closely with the CEO and leadership team to develop company-wide strategy.
- Provide leadership to promote the companys critical priorities mission values and culture initiatives.
- Build and lead high-preforming manufacturing and supply chain teams fostering a culture of innovation and efficiency.
- Develop operational Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) monitor performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Partner with Finance to manage budgets cost reductions strategies and capital expenditures for manufacturing and engineering.
- Represent the company in strategic partnerships board of director meetings and industry engagements.
- Ability to travel and work irregular and/or long hours including weekends and holidays as needed to execute on related initiatives.
Manufacturing Execution
- Oversee end-to-end satellite manufacturing from prototype development to full-scale production.
- Establish and optimize manufacturing workflows ensuring efficiency scalability and cost-effectiveness.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles and automation strategies to enhance production capabilities.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to increase efficiency productivity and profitability within the manufacturing division.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards quality control measures and regulatory requirements.
- Lead factory and production facility setup and expansion efforts as the company scales.
- Foster a culture of improvement.
Supply Chain Execution
- Oversee the planning inventory procurement subcontracts and logistics teams in the development and execution of innovative supply chain strategies for small satellite production.
- Oversee the development and implementation of comprehensive supply chain strategies to optimize efficiency cost and quality across the organization.
- Negotiate and manage contracts with suppliers vendors and logistics providers to ensure favorable terms and reliable supply of materials and services.
- Lead the integration of supply chain processes with other business functions such finance and production to align objectives and enhance overall operational performance.
- Implement advanced analytics and supply chain management tools to forecast demand manage inventory levels and identify opportunities for process improvement.
- Ensure seamless integration between planning and manufacturing teams to optimize production efficiency.
- Develop and maintain supply chain best practices including procurement processes inventory management and logistics coordination.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align supply chain goals with overall business objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelors degree in aerospace engineering Industrial Manufacturing or related field.
- 10 years of experience in manufacturing operations leadership preferably in aerospace satellite or automotive industries.
- Non-degreed candidates will be considered assuming they can illustrate a proven track record of accomplishment in the relevant or similar industries over 20 or more years.
- Proven track record of scaling manufacturing and supply chain operations in a high-growth environment.
- Strong understanding of satellite development.
- Experience implementing lean manufacturing automation and supply chain optimization.
- Exceptional leadership strategic thinking and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Experience leading teams and supporting senior leadership.
- Ability to assess team and organizational health/dynamics and drive culture change.
- Experience leading talent management and succession planning strategies including long-term organization design.
- Experience driving strategic workforce planning.
- Applied project management experience.
- Exposure to high-risk situations assessing risk and developing risk mitigation strategies.
- Experience designing and leading strategic people initiatives.
- Ability to measure performance through data driven analysis and outcome impact.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and strong presentation skills.
- Teaming and collaboration skills across all levels of the organization.
- Strong organization skills ability to effectively manage high-volume workload and competing priorities.
- U.S. Citizenship with ability to obtain and maintain a US DoD Secret clearance.
Benefits
- 100% Company-paid comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents
- 401(k) Match
- Flexible Time Off (FTO)
- Education Reimbursement
- Competitive Paid Parental Leave
Salary Range$250000-$300000
Your actual level and base salary will be determined case-by-case and may vary based on the job-related qualification knowledge skills education and addition to base salary we offer 100% covered medical dental and vision coverage a 401(k) match Flexible Time Off (FTO) covered life insurance maternity and paternity leave tuition reimbursement employee referrals and lots of swag!
About Terran Orbital
Terran Orbital is a leading manufacturer of satellite products primarily serving the aerospace and defense industries. Terran Orbital provides end-to-end satellite solutions by combining satellite design production launch planning mission operations and on-orbit support to meet the needs of the most demanding military civil and commercial customers. Learn more at
Work Environment
The job operates in a professional office environment but in a manufacturing company. This job routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers phones photocopiers and scanners.
Disclaimers
To comply with U.S. Government space technology export regulations the applicant must be a U.S. citizen lawful permanent resident of the U.S. protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of addition please note that this position may require a current United States National Security clearance or eligibility for such a clearance.
Terran Orbital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We consider applicants without regard to race color religion age national origin ancestry ethnicity gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation marital status veteran status disability genetic information or membership in any other group protected by federal state or local law.
If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at .
Terran Orbital does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters employment agencies or staffing firms. To conduct business with Terran Orbital a Master Services Agreement (MSA) must be executed and confirmed prior to submitting any information relating to a potential candidate. Without a signed MSA Terran Orbital shall not be responsible to any individual or entity for any payment relating to any form of fee or compensation.
And in the event that a resume or candidate is submitted by a recruiter an employment agency or a staffing firm without a fully executed MSA Terran Orbital has the unrestricted right to pursue and hire any of those candidate(s) without any legal or financial responsibility to the recruiter agency and/or firm.
Required Experience:
Senior Exec
Employment Type
Full-Time
