Industrial Production Manager (Flight Lead)

The Air Force Civilian Service

$89K — $138K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
  • 5-7 years of supervisory/managerial experience in a related field
  • Extensive knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations
  • Mastery knowledge of logistics principles and integration of organizational objectives

Responsibilities

  • Direct work activities through subordinate supervisors and leads
  • Provide guidance and expertise to senior management continuously
  • Plan and schedule work for subordinate personnel to meet organizational goals
  • Oversee compliance with legal and regulatory requirements in logistics operations
  • Represent the organization in various operational projects and initiatives

Benefits

  • Full-time federal employment with job stability
  • Opportunity for career advancement within the Air Force
  • Access to comprehensive health, retirement, and leave benefits
  • Collaboration with a diverse team in a mission-driven environment
Full Job Description
This position is open exclusively to current Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) Federal Employees. Applicants must submit their most recent SF50 to verify eligibility. Applications without the required SF50 and other supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will not be forwarded for consideration.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for Full-Time Industrial Production Manager (Flight Lead) (NH-1601-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) at Robins AFB in Warner Robins, Georgia. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

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2026 Salary Range: $89,508.00-$138,370.00/Year (includes locality)

Posting Open: 07/31/2026

Posting Close: 08/09/2026

Who May Apply: Current WR-ALC Federal Employees

The primary purpose of this position is to exercise 2nd level (or higher) supervisory and managerial authorities over the organization. Directs work activities through subordinate supervisors/leads with responsibility for providing advice, accountability, and expertise to higher management and/or senior leadership on a continuous basis. Exercises control over the organizational element by providing direction, planning, and leadership for assigned subordinate personnel. Exercises 2nd level (or higher) technical and administrative supervisory personnel management responsibilities for 25% or more during duty time over subordinate employees predominately in the Equipment, Facilities, and Services Group and journey level or higher. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinate supervisors/leads, sets and adjusts short and long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. As a Production Flight Lead plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the organization, ensuring that logistics management related operations comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer needs. Develops goals and objectives that integrate organization and logistics related objectives. Participates in special logistics related operation projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Represents the organization with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships.

Requirements:

- Obtain & maintain a security clearance

- U.S. Citizenship

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

1. Mastery knowledge of the applicable principles, concepts, policies, and laws; functions, programs, and systems applicable to the duties of position; sources, responsibilities, and means for providing assistance and advice to resolve problems; and all aspects of support. Ability to plan, organize, and direct, mentor, motivate and appraise the staff of a medium to large sized organization.

2. Extensive knowledge of safety, security, personnel management, and EEO regulations, practices, and procedures. Extensive knowledge of principles and practices of team building, developing interpersonal relationships, maintaining good working relationships, and leading members as a cooperative team.

3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Ability to utilize AoP concepts and initiatives to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of an organization.

RESUME:

Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

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