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Firefly Aerospace · 1 day ago

Director of Production Strategy & Transformation

Briggs, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

7+ years exp

Firefly Aerospace is a space and defense technology company that enables our world to launch, land, and operate in space – anywhere, anytime. The Leader of Production Strategy & Transformation is responsible for driving production capacity planning, process improvement, and operational efficiency initiatives across the organization, ensuring alignment of capacity with customer demand and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

AerospaceAir TransportationSatellite Communication

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Lead capacity planning processes across production teams to ensure alignment with current and future demand forecasts

Implement and oversee Lean, Six Sigma, and other Operational Excellence methodologies to improve quality, throughput and process efficiency with factory industrial engineering

Conduct detailed analyses of production capabilities, bottlenecks, and constraints; recommend and implement corrective actions

Partner with Production, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to drive cross-functional improvement initiatives

Develop and monitor KPIs related to capacity utilization, OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), lead time reduction, quality and cost savings

Support capital investment planning to expand or optimize production capacity as needed

Serve as a change agent to instill a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence at all levels of the organization

Ensure compliance with aerospace industry standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., AS9100, FAA, EASA)

Present improvement plans and results to senior leadership, with clear ROI and operational impact

Qualification

Lean Six SigmaAerospace manufacturingCapacity planningERP/MRP systemsData analytics toolsAnalytical skillsProject ManagementLeadership skillsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field (Master's preferred)

7+ years of experience in aerospace manufacturing, engineering, or operations roles

Proven experience in capacity planning and operational excellence leadership

Lean Six Sigma certification (Black Belt preferred)

Deep understanding of aerospace manufacturing processes and regulatory standards

Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making skills

Expertise in lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies

Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects

Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and data analytics tools (e.g., Power BI, Excel, SQL)

Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills

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