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KBR
USA, Louisville, 4250 Camp Ground Road, Kentucky
Source: KBR careers · View original posting
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Director of Explosives Manufacturing (Contingency)
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Program Summary
KBR’s Chemical Plant & Munitions program supports critical national defense and government missions through the execution of complex manufacturing, construction, and commissioning efforts, into manufacturing operations. The program operates in highly regulated environments and requires close coordination between customers, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver safe, compliant, and high‑quality outcomes across the program lifecycle.
Job Summary
KBR is seeking a Director of Explosives Manufacturing to oversee the energetics plant scale up and lead the execution of large, complex defense programs supporting chemical plant and munitions manufacturing operations, specifically in production of HMX, RDX, and other new & novel energetics. This role is accountable for program performance across scope, production schedule, cost, risk, and customer satisfaction.
The Program Manager provides day‑to‑day leadership to integrated program teams, interfaces directly with customers and stakeholders, and ensures program objectives are met in alignment with contractual and regulatory requirements. This position offers the opportunity to manage high‑visibility programs with significant operational and financial impact.
Coordinate with R&D team to ensure proper business case for new product development efforts.
Along with Operations, develop detailed metrics and shop floor goals that will meet IBP/QBR forecasts.
Lead and mentor cross‑functional teams across engineering, operations, finance, and supply chain functions
Responsible for RBA process for existing products, firm, follow-on, etc.
Ensure proposed work fits in available production schedule.
Support development of BOE, along with Operations and Price Estimating.
Experience managing rolling 12-18 month production schedule available for Pricing new business, internal financial forecasts, headcount forecasts, etc.
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