Ordnance Production Manager

You will supervise a diverse team of government civilian and military personnel, exercising managerial authority to achieve the goals of the MK48 Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA).

You will exercise direct supervisory authority to plan, direct, coordinate, and assess work, ensuring the effective and expeditious execution of the Production Department's goals and schedules.

You will manage the planning, maintenance, and delivery of MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedoes, establishing short- and long-term objectives to meet fleet delivery dates and customer expectations.

You will serve as a torpedo production advisor to the Commanding Officer, setting departmental policies and ensuring effective execution of production schedules.

You will plan and manage resources, including equipment, material, and manpower, and resolve conflicts between customer demands and Intermediate Maintenance Activity (IMA) capacity.

You will analyze and evaluate production operations, researching and implementing improved business practices to eliminate bottlenecks and optimize workflow.

You will serve as a Technical Assistant for NAVSEA service contracts by defining contract requirements, monitoring contractor deliverables, and providing performance assessment reports to the Contracting Officer's Representative.

You will provide comprehensive technical and management advisory assistance to subordinate supervisors and personnel on troubleshooting complex electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic components of the MK 48 ADCAP torpedo.

You will analyze failure trends, investigate process or safety deficiencies, and implement corrective action plans to enhance torpedo maintenance quality and reliability.

You will manage the preventive maintenance program for all machinery, test equipment, and ordnance handling equipment used in explosive torpedo loading, repair, rework, and handling.

You will identify training and developmental needs, monitor classroom and on-the-job training, and evaluate training systems to ensure a highly qualified, cross-trained, and flexible workforce.

You will manage hiring actions, promotions, training, and employee recognition.

You will interpret and enforce explosive safety and security regulations (including NAVSUP P-805 and NAVSEA OP5).

You will perform other related duties as assigned by the Production Department to support the overall operational readiness of the Submarine Fleet.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: -Experience and possess advanced level of knowledge pertaining to MK 48 Heavyweight Torpedo Production Planning, Process Execution, Rework and Troubleshooting, and Post Process Verification -Experience and skilled in personnel management and development -Experience utilizing Microsoft Office suite applications and MK 48 Heavyweight databases such as APCS, CAPA, CPRS, EDMS, and HTTDS. -Experience preparing and reviewing command level instructions and procedures as well as process improvements utilizing the Report for Problem Resolution System.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.