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Redwire Space

VP of Operational Improvement

Redwire Space, Longmont, Colorado, us, 80502


Where dreams and reality collide and the output is, out of this world. At Redwire Space, we are a team of dreamers and doers. Where the impossible becomes possible, and every day is an opportunity to learn and get one step closer to knowing the unknown. Join us on our mission to expand humanity’s presence in space.

Our innovative team in Longmont, CO are designing and deploying industry leading RF Systems to the global space market. With many more exciting projects on the horizon, our team could use your curiosity, passion, talent and experience to help us Build Above.

SummaryThe

VP of Operational Improvement

for Space Systems reports directly to the President and is responsible for advancing the organization’s operational efficacy. The primary objective of this role is to collaborate with corporate, business unit, and site leadership in development and implementation of strategic initiatives and improvements.

This role can be located in either our Littleton, CO facility or our Longmont, CO facility.

Responsibilities

Assess operations in each business location to determine best practices and areas for improvement

Create and lead implementation of continual improvements and strategic initiatives across all Space Systems sites

Collaborate with corporate, business unit, and site leadership in development and implementation of initiatives

Collaborate with key stakeholders to create concepts and buy-in for initiatives

Coordinate interactions and handoffs between multiple departments such as program management, finance, sales, contracts, engineering and operations

Develop and report on leading indicators to foresee and prevent issues

Evangelize and implement lessons learned across locations

Create competitive advantage by improving company performance

Ideal Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering + 15 years of experience or Master’s degree in Engineering + 13 years of experience, or related science or business field degree

Passion for continuous improvement

Superior problem solving and change management skills

Prior successful experience in a lead operations/mfg role

Experience with low-volume, high mix products

Demonstrated experience setting, monitoring and meeting quarterly and annual goals

Team player with leadership skills and experience building and scaling business or manufacturing systems

Ability to travel up to 25%

US Citizen or US Person as defined by ITAR regulations

Desired Skills

An entrepreneurial spirit

Prior success in influencing

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ideally, significant experience in space industry

Strong preference for operations management experience

Prior experience in an AS9100 environment

ERP transition experience

Bid and Proposal experience

Lean training

Grow with us as we innovate the next generation capabilities for a new era of space exploration! We offer a highly competitive benefits package along with a commitment to our core values of Integrity, Innovation, Impact, Inclusion, and Excellence.

Don’t meet every single requirement above? No worries. We want people who can grow, collaborate and build a stronger team. We strive to build a diverse and inclusive culture, so if you’re excited about this job posting, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Pay Range$190,000 - $235,000/yr.

How We Determine What We Pay (Compensation Philosophy)Redwire

determines pay for positions using local, national, and industry-specific survey data, for our locations throughout the US. We will evaluate external equity and the cost of labor/prevailing wage index, in the relative marketplace for jobs directly comparable to jobs within our company. For new hires, we strive to make competitive offers allowing the new employee room for future growth. Salaries will be based on the applicant’s level of experience, education, and specialized knowledge and skills. Additionally, we consider the external market rate, the amount we have budgeted internally, and internal equity within the company for the same position. An employee/candidate with a stronger skill set will receive higher pay.

Redwire is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Redwire is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All offers of employment at Redwire are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background check and your ability to provide proof of eligibility to work in the US. Note that some positions will also require US citizenship or ability to obtain a security clearance due to requirements of a classified program.

To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you 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 State. Learn more about the ITAR Click Here

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