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Description

As the Sr. Manager, TPM in the ProdOps Organization, this role leads the Operations Program Management (OPM) team in establishing and scaling and sustaining the LEO Production System (LPS). As the architect of the LEO Production System (LPS), this position leads the transformation of LEO's manufacturing operations from initial production (LRIP) to full rate production and efficiency. The role's primary impact extends beyond traditional program management, serving as the driving force behind establishing best-in-class manufacturing facilities that balance quality, efficiency, and scalability. The OPM team serves as a central pillar of LPS alongside Value Stream Leaders (VSL) and Production Managers, driving standardization and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations. This position uniquely combines strategic leadership with hands-on manufacturing expertise and problem solving, requiring the ability to identify and implement scalable solutions while maintaining production quality and efficiency.

Core ownership spans three critical dimensions of LEO's manufacturing operations. First, the role owns the design and implementation of LPS, a comprehensive operating model which establishes the fundamental building blocks of satellite manufacturing excellence for LEO. This includes developing and implementing tiered mechanisms, establishing KPIs across multiple facilities, creating standardized work practices for 100+ production teams, and implementing real-time production monitoring systems. Second, the position supports each VSL with program management functions; developing roadmaps to enable VSL to deliver their goals while making the right trade-offs across resources, coordinating across 300 salaried and 1,100 hourly manufacturing FTEs while aligning with 2,000+ FTEs in supporting organizations. Third, the role leads implementation of continuous improvement initiatives that amplify clusters of excellence across manufacturing (implementation of processes, adoptions of new technologies, scaling people development) and drive operational excellence through data-driven decision making.


Key job responsibilities
The OPM team's central positioning enables it to drive accountability across manufacturing Value Streams while rapidly scaling solutions across production areas. Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing roadmaps that support VSL goals.
• Establishing and managing KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across VSLs
• Driving implementation of continuous improvement processes and technology initiatives across manufacturing operations
• Providing comprehensive support for tiered mechanisms, process documentation, and reporting
• Proactively leading RCA and problem-solving activities that are risks to productions,
The role directly influences key metrics that define LEO's manufacturing success, including production rate achievement, quality (DPU, FPY), cycle time optimization, and labor efficiency (hour to planned rate). Through implementation of LPS and lean principles and mechanisms, the position impacts critical business metrics including P&L performance. This role will own and drive a portfolio of roadmaps at the VSL level that collectively exceed $100M annual value to the business by reducing Total Cost per Satellite (TCPU) by improving manufacturing yield rates, and overall productivity.


A day in the life
Among the most challenging problems this role must solve is the establishment of standardized, repeatable processes in a highly dynamic manufacturing environment. This includes developing mechanisms to reduce variation across production, implementing metrics and tools that enable proactive problem identification, and advocating for scalable processes that support increased production volumes while maintaining quality standards. The role must also solve complex organizational challenges, coordinating across multiple VP organizations to align priorities and resources while maintaining focused execution on immediate production needs. This position requires proven ability to influence organization priorities and technology direction while managing cross-functional communication to ensure all stakeholders are aligned. Success demands balancing strategic vision with tactical excellence, driving standardization while maintaining flexibility to address emerging challenges in LEO's dynamic manufacturing environment.
The position's success ultimately enables LEO to achieve its ambitious production targets while maintaining the highest standards of quality and efficiency. Through the successful implementation of LPS and associated mechanisms, this role ensures that LEO's manufacturing operations can scale effectively while continuously improving performance and reducing waste. The impact extends beyond tactical process implementation to shaping LEO's manufacturing culture, ensuring that principles of operational excellence, continuous improvement, and data-driven decision-making become embedded in daily operations.
This role requires exceptional strategic thinking balanced with tactical execution capabilities, deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles, and proven ability to drive change across multiple stakeholder groups. Success demands the ability to navigate complex technical and organizational challenges while maintaining unwavering focus on LEO's mission to provide world-class satellite communication services through efficient, scalable manufacturing operations.


About the team
The OPM team endeavors to define the Leo Production System where there is a focus on a structured approach to reduce process variation, improve efficiency, enable effective problem solving, and drive performance with Plan-Do-Check-Act process. This will be defined across three pillars; Standardization, Implementation, and Adoption.