Production Team Lead

Location: Stafford, VA (On-site) |
Schedule: Full-time, on-site |
Compensation: $75,000-$90,000 annually

A defense manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Production Lead to support daily operations in a fast-paced environment focused on the assembly, integration, troubleshooting, testing, and delivery of loitering munition systems and related sub-assemblies. This leader will coordinate production activity, guide production personnel, reinforce safety and quality standards, and work cross-functionally with Production Management, Quality, Warehouse, Engineering, and ATP/Test teams to help ensure production goals are met efficiently and on schedule.

• Lead daily production floor activities and support execution of production schedules
• Support production planning and coordinate daily and weekly manufacturing priorities
• Assist with resource planning, staffing coordination, and workload balancing to meet production goals
• Maintain visibility of production status, bottlenecks, and recovery plans
• Coordinate assembly, integration, and ATP/Test priorities with production teams
• Monitor workflow, staffing, and material availability to minimize downtime
• Ensure production targets and deadlines are met and escalated production issues, shortages, or technical concerns
• Support implementation of production processes, work instructions, and standard work
• Provide day-to-day direction and support to production personnel
• Train and mentor employees on assembly processes, safety, quality, and workmanship standards
• Support employee development, cross-training, onboarding, and qualification of new employees
• Promote accountability, teamwork, and professional conduct on the production floor
• Ensure adherence to quality standards, travelers, work instructions, and manufacturing procedures
• Assist with troubleshooting, rework, and corrective actions
• Ensure required documentation and traceability practices are followed
• Promote and support a strong safety culture throughout production operations
• Ensure employees follow safety procedures, PPE requirements, and FOD controls
• Participate in safety meetings, audits, and near-miss investigations
• Identify and escalated unsafe conditions or behaviors immediately
• Support Lean Manufacturing and process improvement initiatives
• Assist with organization and visual management efforts within production areas
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, safety, and workflow

• 3+ years of manufacturing or production experience in electro-mechanical assembly of similar systems
• Previous supervisory or team lead experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in aerospace, defense, electronics, or complex manufacturing
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation and work instructions
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment
• Basic computer skills;
  Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP exposure preferred
• Ability to work on-site in Stafford, VA and travel up to 10% as needed
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business Management, Industrial Technology, or a related field preferred; an equivalent combination of education, military experience, and manufacturing leadership may be considered
• Ability to pass a pre-hire screening and obtain security clearance after being hired
• Must be a U.S. citizen due to ITAR

• Experience with mechanical/electrical assembly and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Familiarity with ATP/Test operations and quality systems
• Experience in AS9100 or ISO manufacturing environments

• Annual salary of $75,000-$90,000
• Relocation assistance provided

This is an opportunity to lead production operations on advanced defense systems, with relocation assistance provided and a compensation range of $75,000-$90,000 annually.