Production Manager

Oceaneering Technologies (OTECH) develops, manufactures, and operates customized marine systems, shipboard equipment, subsea vehicles, and engineered solutions for commercial and U.S. military vessels.

Oceaneering Aerospace and Defense Technologies (AdTech) delivers solutions that enable humans to work safely and effectively in harsh environments - from underwater to the outer reaches of space. Our innovative solutions support the development and application of practical, cost-effective systems that meet our customers' challenges - from routine to extreme. Our experience and expertise across multiple industries uniquely positions us as a leader in the government, space, and maritime services markets. Our products and services meet the rigorous demands of the complex environments in which they operate, delivering results without compromising safety or reliability.

Oceaneering is a global provider of engineered services and products, primarily to the offshore energy industry. We develop products and services for use throughout the lifecycle of an offshore oilfield, from drilling to decommissioning. We operate the world's premier fleet of work class ROVs. Additionally, we are a leader in offshore oilfield maintenance services, umbilicals, subsea hardware, and tooling. We also use applied technology expertise to serve the defense, entertainment, material handling, aerospace, science, and renewable energy industries.

The Production Manager is a core member of the OTECH Support Services Team. The Production Manager will ensure compliance with all safety, quality, technical and housekeeping standards across the Hanover Campus' warehouses. The Production Manager is responsible for managing all production and systematic functions in support of OTECH programs, which includes the activities of the Manufacturing, Assembly, and Field Specialist groups as well as other Production staff. The Production Manager interfaces with customers to ensure quality production and customer satisfaction. Strong analytical and personnel management skills are required. The Production Manager will utilize their knowledge, skills, and abilities to ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule goals are met within the Production organization. The Production Manager is a hybrid position located in Hanover, MD.

The Production Manager will manage a group of diverse Production personnel and execute the following:

• Maintain excellence in safety, quality, and compliance:
  
  • Comply with Oceaneering's safety, quality, technical, and housekeeping standards.
  • Ensure equipment issued to production personnel is safe and properly maintained.
  • Support Oceaneering safety and quality audits, initiatives, and investigations.
  • Support Toolbox Safety briefings
• Achieve operational excellence:
  • Plan, allocate, and direct resources to meet OTECH and customer production goals.
  • Define, document, and control OTECH production processes and maintain high quality documentation.
  • Champion lean and operational excellence initiatives to support improved organization and flow of production activities.
  • Implement ERP driven production processes.
  • Oversee use of the OTECH warehouses to include space allocation, improvements, disposition of items, and general housekeeping activities.
  • Prepare and provide metrics to OTECH programs to provide visibility into the status of program production activities, as well as trends in manufacturing, planning, and assembly operations.
• Develop a world class workforce:
  • Manage the group in a manner that supports OTECH's core values; Do Things Right; Solve Complex Problems; Grow Together; Outperform Expectations; Own the Challenge
  • Promote a high-performance work culture through effective operations management processes and positive employee relations.
  • Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work as needed; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.
    

REQUIRED:

• Bachelor's degree in management, technical discipline, or related field. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Minimum of 15 years of demonstrated ability at a lead/supervisory level.
• In depth understanding of production operations including but not limited to fabrication, machining, assembly, production scheduling, monitoring production flow, collecting production metrics.
• Professional knowledge of applicable production concepts and principles and a familiarity with related business processes.
• Excellent presentation, written, and oral communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, time management, decision-making, and conflict management skills.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable in conversing at all levels within the organization
• Demonstrated knowledge and effective use of the principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field of specialization and understanding of related engineering fields.
• Ability to obtain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively in all aspects of the area of expertise.
• Able to interact with Program personnel to solve any method or process issues that arise.

DESIRED:

• TS/SCI clearance and Counterintelligence (CI) polygraph.
• Master's degree or greater in related field. Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

This position is Hybrid - Remote and will require commuting to a designated office. Hybrid work schedules are determined by the hiring manager based on business need.

PAY, BENEFITS AND WORK SCHEDULE:

We offer a comprehensive and competitive benefits package. Employee benefits vary by role, however, may include Health and Wellness, Mental Health, Retirement Savings, Life and Disability, Paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, and an Employee Assistance Program. Annualized pay for this position : $152,750-$195,500.

All qualified candidates will receive consideration for all positions without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity,national origin, veteran status,disability, genetic information, or other non-merit factors.

Regular full-time employees who apply will be considered along with external candidates. Employees with less than six months with their current position are not eligible to apply for job postings. Please discuss your interest in the position with your current manager/supervisor prior to submitting your completed application. It is highly recommended to apply through the PeopleSoft or Oceanet portals.