Production Manager

Production Manager

Job ID: 2618329

Location: Panama City, FL, United States

Date Posted: Oct 22, 2026

Category: Program Management

Subcategory: Project Analyst

Schedule: Full-Time

Shift: Day Job

Travel: Yes - 10% of the time

Minimum Clearance Required: None

Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret

Potential for Remote Work: On-Site

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Job Description

Description

SAIC is seek a Production Manager to join our team in Bedford, IN.

The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing all production operations at the Bedford facility for this entire program. This individual will serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day production management, lead inspection and acceptance activities, and actively participate in customer meetings to provide accurate and timely updates on production status. The ideal candidate will be a strong communicator, detail-oriented leader with a proven track record in production management and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee all production activities
• Ensure production schedules are developed, maintained, and executed on time and within budget
• Monitor workflow, resource allocation, and production efficiency
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks or issues in a timely manner
• Lead and coordinate all inspection and acceptance activities
• Ensure all products/deliverables meet required quality standards and contractual requirements
• Work closely with the Quality team to maintain compliance and resolve non-conformances
• Participate in customer meetings, representing the production team
• Provide clear, accurate, and timely reports on all aspects of production status
• Prepare and present production status reports, dashboards, and briefings as required
• Lead, mentor, and develop the production team in close coordination with the Production Manager at the Bedford, IN production facility
• Foster a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Quality, Engineering, Logistics, and Program Management
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation
• Provide regular internal reporting to senior leadership on production metrics, risks, and opportunities

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelor''s degree and five (5) years or more of related experience; master''s degree and three (3) years or more experience;
• 5+ years of experience in production management or operations leadership
• Demonstrated experience with inspection and acceptance processes
• Strong customer-facing communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to manage schedules, resources, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in production management tools and reporting software

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with the DoD industry and Government contracting mechanisms and a basic understanding of contract types Cost-Reimbursable and Firm Fixed Price
• Familiarity with government or commercial contract requirements
• PMP or similar project/operations management certification
• Prior experience working in a production environment with formal inspection/acceptance requirements
• Experience interfacing directly with customers in a production or program environment

Clearance:

• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a full Secret clearance

Target salary range: $80,001 - $120,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.

Overview

SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

SAIC is a premier mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, intelligence, and civilian markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services, and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives.

We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

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