Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions is seeking a Sr. Manufacturing Manager & Site Lead to oversee all aspects of our manufacturing facility in Ladson, SC. In this role, you will be responsible for overall site performance, including manufacturing operations, safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people development. This role provides strategic and operational leadership to ensure the site meets business objectives while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
The position serves as the senior on site leader, driving cross-functional alignment across production, quality, engineering, supply chain, EHS, and other support functions.
Primary Responsibilities:
In partnership with cross functional leadership, lead all site operations including production, quality, engineering, supply chain, maintenance, and EHS.
Drive performance to meet or exceed KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost.
Own site P&L performance, including budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
Lead, mentor, and develop manufacturing managers, supervisors, and production teams to achieve operational excellence
Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and delivery schedules are met
Develop and execute manufacturing strategies aligned with company goals, customer demand, and capacity planning
Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other operational excellence methodologies
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards (OSHA, ISO, GMP, etc., as applicable)
Manage budgets, labor costs, and capital expenditures to meet financial targets
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to improve processes and resolve production issues
Analyze KPIs and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Lead new product introductions, scale-ups, and process changes within manufacturing
Foster a culture of accountability, safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field with 10+ years of progressive manufacturing experience, including management of managers. Additional years of experience will be considered in lieu of education.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning, and quality systems
Proven experience driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency
Demonstrated leadership, coaching, and changing management skills
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree (MBA or MS in Engineering/Operations)
Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent)
Experience with x-ray imaging devices manufacturing
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June 9, 2026
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 $116,350.00 - $210,325.00
The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and 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.
Leidos is a Fortune 500® innovation company rapidly addressing the world’s most vexing challenges in national security and health. The company's global workforce of 48,000 collaborates to create smarter technology solutions for customers in heavily regulated industries. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, Leidos reported annual revenues of approximately $15.4 billion for the fiscal year ended December 29, 2023.
Leidos was cited for the meaningful work employees perform that is challenging, impactful, and aligned with our customers’ missions as reasons professionals want to work and stay at our company. Leidos has also been named to lists including Forbes’ Best Employers for Diversity, Forbes’ America’s Best Employers for Women, Military Times Best for Vets Employers, and Ethisphere Institute’s World's Most Ethical Companies®.
Employees enjoy career enrichment opportunities available through mobility and development and experience rewarding relationships with supportive supervisors and talented colleagues and customers. Employees appreciate our flexible work environment, allowing for and encouraging a true work-life balance. Our professionals are also excited about our Employee Resource Groups, like the Collaborative Outreach with Remote and Embedded Employees (CORE), which strives to create an environment where every employee, regardless of location, feels fully engaged as a valued employee of Leidos.
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