Production Manager, Second Shift
McHenry · McHenry, MS (MMS-00) · USD 111,000-135,000 · 6+ years experience · Full-time · Onsite · Posted Oct 14, 2026
At a glance
- Experience
- 6+ years experience
- Employment
- Full-time
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Location
- McHenry · McHenry, MS (MMS-00)
- Salary
- USD 111,000-135,000 · Base salary
About the role
- The 2nd Shift Production Manager will oversee inert and energetic production operations for the solid rocket motor business line.
- This role involves managing supervisors, leads, and technicians while ensuring safety, coordinating shift handovers, and driving operational excellence.
- The position requires working onsite in a fast-paced, evolving environment with a focus on leadership development and high-stakes manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Manage Production Supervisors, Leads, and Technicians
- Develop subordinates and facilitate career growth
- Promote a culture of ownership, personal accountability, and safety
- Oversee the scheduling and execution of inert and energetic work
- Perform periodic Safety evaluations
- Lead and/or contribute to Root Cause and Corrective Action Analyses
- Partner with other work groups on projects
- Be responsible for KPI compilation and reporting to senior leadership
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Requirements
- 6+ years of manufacturing leadership experience
- Basic familiarity with the major elements of DoD 4145 and AS9100
- Mechanical aptitude and experience working with hand-tools and standard industrial adhesives
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Experience evaluating data and information and packaging those inputs into polished presentations
- Ability to work in a very fast-paced organization with minimal oversight
- High ownership mentality
- Fit enough to deal with regular stair climbing, frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, twisting, turning, and standing for extended periods
- Capable of lifting at least 40 pounds and withstand frequent repetitive movement of hands
- Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Secret security clearance
Preferred qualifications
- Extensive leadership experience in high-risk and/or high-danger professions
- Floor Level Management Experience with Solid Rocket Motors
- Experience with the aerospace and defense industries
- 8+ years of direct leadership/management experience of 15 or more direct reports
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $111,000—$135,000 USD
- Highly competitive equity grants
- Comprehensive, competitive benefits package
Workplace
- Onsite role located in McHenry, MS
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- DoD 4145
- AS9100
