SUPERVISOR OF PRODUCTION OPERATIONS

Naval Sea Systems Command

$132K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to NH-02 (GS-11) in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead teams or projects effectively.
  • Experience managing industrial operations and human capital.
  • Proficiency in advanced project management principles.
  • Strong skills in conflict resolution and tactical planning.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as head of the Material Handling Branch at NFPC.
  • Oversee the daily lifecycle of manufacturing operations for submarine components.
  • Implement project management policies to support production.
  • Direct quality and workflow activities on the shop floor.
  • Monitor daily operations and assess schedule adherence.
  • Develop comprehensive operational metrics for leadership review.
  • Promote team building and process improvements.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package for you and your family.
  • Eligibility for certain incentives like recruitment or relocation bonuses.
  • Participation in the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.
  • Potential for matching salary if currently above set thresholds.
  • Opportunities for professional development through experience and volunteer work.
Full Job Description
Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

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  • You will serve as the head of the Material Handling Branch within the Asset Management Division at the Naval Foundry and Propeller Center (NFPC).
  • You will provide shop-level direction for a team, ensuring the successful execution of the NFPC mission.
  • You will be responsible for overseeing the daily life-cycle of industrial operations, managing human capital, and implementing project management policies that support the manufacturing of submarine propulsor components.
  • You will apply advanced management principles to meet customer expectations and drive mission success.
  • You will execute short-term production plans, coordinate daily work, and provide technical guidance to work leaders and employees.
  • You will direct quality activities on the shop floor, manage workflow prioritization, and track project milestones to ensure the timely delivery of high-quality industrial products.
  • You will monitor the daily life-cycle of industrial operations, facilitating operational briefings and milestone reviews to validate documentation, assess schedule adherence, and mitigate business risks.
  • You will work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure daily shop operations meet schedule, budget, and resource requirements for propulsor delivery.
  • You will exercise full-range supervisory responsibilities, including planning and assigning work, setting priorities, and evaluating subordinate performance.
  • You will empower employees, resolve grievances, and make or approve selections for positions.
  • You will improve production, eliminate bottlenecks, and promote team building and business process improvement.
  • You will serve as the primary business liaison, applying advanced organizational management principles to maximize stakeholder satisfaction.
  • You will provide comprehensive operational metrics to divisional leadership and demonstrate a wide array of supervisory skills, including conflict resolution, tactical planning, and personnel development.


Requirements

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Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalency) pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Leading teams or projects in a manufacturing, production, or industrial environment.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=GS-ADMIN

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is part of the Department of Defense Civilian Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project. The NH-03 broadband level encompasses positions equivalent to GS-12 and GS-13. This position has a control point; thus the salary range may be capped at the GS-13, step 05, which is equivalent to $132,923. If your current salary is above this amount, your salary may be matched.

This announcement uses the Acquisition Demo Business and Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.

Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below.

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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.

Benefits

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