**Description**
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At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams, contribute to our communities, and operate sustainable. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
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Leidos' Defense Systems / Manufacturing is seeking a **2nd shift** **Manufacturing Production Manager** to join our Mechanical Manufacturing team in Huntsville, AL. The Production Manager leads people and processes, overseeing the day-to-day activities of our manufacturing production machine shop.
**If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!**
Leidos Defense Systems Sector / Manufacturing provides a diverse portfolio of systems, solutions, and services covering land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace for customers worldwide. Solutions for Defense include enterprise and mission IT, large-scale intelligence systems, command and control, geospatial and data analytics, cybersecurity, logistics, training, and intelligence analysis and operations support. Our team is solving the world's toughest security challenges for customers with "can't fail" missions. To explore and learn more, click here ( !
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**Primary Responsibilities**
+ Direct team activities with the goal of manufacturing the best possible products on-time while maintaining a safe working environment, continuously improving processes, being an asset to customers, and developing employees in knowledge/competency resulting in a more effective team.
+ Candidate must be flexible and be able to respond positively to changes and challenges. They should be able to think outside the box to solve problems and willing to go the extra mile to ensure organization goals are met.
+ Embrace the objectives and the culture of the company and can integrate them into daily decisions/actions consistently.
**Basic Qualifications**
+ Candidate must possess Bachelor's degree with 5 years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
+ Candidate must have experience managing CNC Mills & CNC Lathes in a low rate, high mix work environment.
+ Understanding of quality standards and health and safety regulations.
+ Proficient in MS office and MRP software.
+ Applicant must be able to work a full-time 2nd shift Monday-Thursday.
+ Must be a US Citizen and possess (and be able to maintain) a Final Secret Clearance OR meet the eligibility to obtain (and maintain) a Secret Clearance.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Previous experience managing greater than 5 employees.
+ 5 axis machining experience utilizing Siemens, Fanac and HAAS controls.
+ Experience managing, machining in a high mix low-rate environment.
+ Six Sigma Green belt.
**Original Posting:**
July 17, 2025
For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.
**Pay Range:**
Pay Range $89,700.00 - $162,150.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline onlyand not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.
REQNUMBER: R-00162819
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Leidos will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in accordance with relevant Laws. Leidos is an equal opportunity employer/disability/vet.