Production Program Manager – International Growth (Barracuda 500)

Costa Mesa · Costa Mesa, CA (OC-00) · USD 166,000-220,000 · 10-12 years experience · Full-time · Posted Sep 22, 2026

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The Production Program Manager for Barracuda 500 International Growth oversees the manufacturing and production lifecycle for international expansion efforts.
This role involves launching production lines in partner nations and collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful execution of global production programs.

Lead the operational setup, line qualification, and launch of Barracuda 500 manufacturing, assembly, and test operations within partner nations.
Collaborate with growth and business development teams to operationalize manufacturing requirements for international pursuits and co-production agreements.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
Monitor project budgets and track international production milestones.
Coordinate the allocation of materials, tooling, and labor to meet production readiness goals.
Identify, assess, and mitigate operational, supply chain, regulatory, and technical risks.
Coordinate between engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, quality, and external partner teams.
Provide regular updates to internal leadership and foreign partner teams regarding project status and risks.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
10–12+ years of experience in operations program management, production, or manufacturing.
Demonstrated experience launching new products, establishing new production lines, or executing manufacturing technology transfer programs.
Experience supporting growth opportunities, proposals, and operational readiness assessments.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and production workflows.
Experience with project management methodologies such as Agile, Lean, TPS, or Six Sigma.
Proficiency in project management tools including Jira, Confluence, MS Project, and Gantt Charts.
Ability to travel up to 50%, including international travel.
Eligible to obtain and maintain an active U.S. security clearance.

Experience in defense, aerospace, or automotive manufacturing, especially with unmanned systems, aerospace structures, or munitions.
Experience with international defense programs, foreign co-production, and export compliance regulations (ITAR/EAR).
Experience with ERP, MRP, MES, PLM systems.

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