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Plant Operations Manager

Amentum · McLean, VA

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Level
Manager
Team
Production
Base pay
$160k–$175k
Degree
Required (or equivalent experience)
Experience asked
12+ years
Industry
Industrial
Posted
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The role in 30 seconds

A management production role at Amentum (industrial) in McLean, VA. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

They ask for
12+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
Base pay
$160k–$175k

Read from the posting. The full description is below.

From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026

Production Engineer roles in Virginia: typical posted base $114k–$160k. This one lists $160k–$175k.

Median of the low and high ends of 7 live postings that list pay, out of 25 production engineer openings in Virginia, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Virginia plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 24 other live production postings in Virginia.

Base pay
About 32% above similar roles

Typical $108k–$145k, from 5 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
More than usual (12+ vs 7+)

Similar roles usually ask 7+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Team leadership 52%
  • New product launch 32%
  • Lean 28%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

It asks for 12+ years. If you're close, apply anyway: requirements are a wish list. Talk to someone doing this work there first.

At a glance

Lifts up to 50 lbs

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How to get in at this plant

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  1. 1

    Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at Amentum

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  2. 2

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  3. 3

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  5. 5

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This plant: Amentum in McLean

1 other open role at this site.

Full description from AmentumAs posted on their careers site.Show

Responsibilities

1) Responsible for directing and managing all Contractor personnel at the Central Plant

2) Responsible for the Operation & Maintenance of the Central Plant and its equipment and systems.

3) A bachelor’s degree, high school, vocational school, or trade school diploma or equivalent and:12 years of related engineering field experience in major infrastructure systems including power, steam, and chilled water systems, including experience as an operations supervisor of steam (100,000 lb./hr. or greater capacity) and chilled water (8,000 t/hr. or greater capacity) plant; or 12 years of related field experience in the management, operations, and maintenance of major Central Plants, including experience as an operations supervisor of a steam (100,000 lb/hr or greater capacity) and chilled water (8,000t/hr or greater capacity) plant;

4) Must have a thorough knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems

5) Experience in generator operation

6) Personnel management experience, with excellent oral and written communication

7) Demonstrated experience managing personnel to improve production efficiency as well as rewarding and disciplining based on performance.

8) Authored reports to senior leadership on status of equipment that provided accurate and timely information

9) Working knowledge of facilities monitoring and control systems

10) Ensure continuous and efficient plant production and operation.

11) Integrate efficient operations that are in compliance with company policies, customer requirements, and governmental regulations.

12) Ensure that adequate supplies and materials necessary for operations are maintained.

13) Ensure all safety and environmental guidelines are followed without deviation.

14) Ensure excellence in performance and continuity of management through the effective selection, development, and motivation of a team of employees organized to optimize individual and group capabilities.

15) Manages the planning, design, and oversight of the reconfiguration, maintenance, and alteration of equipment, machinery, buildings, structures, and other facilities.

16) Oversees the gathering and review of data concerning facility or equipment specifications, company or government restrictions, required completion date, and construction feasibility

17) Develop annual plant operating budget and manage spending within budget.

18) Maintain positive relationship with the plant bargaining unit leadership and actively participate in contract negotiations.

19) Ensures that objectives are achieved at the lowest cost consistent with quality requirements.

20) Develops short- and long-range plans to accomplish established goals. Delegates authority to key supervisors.

21) Provides data and reports production updates to upper management.

22) Reviews results of operational checkouts including functional checks and verification procedures before authorizing munitions processing operations.

23) Responsible for integrating surety procedures and policies in the areas of safety, security, personnel reliability, and other supportive functions into an effective management system which facilitates safe and secure operations.

24) Responsible for meeting project production goals. Ensures that objectives are achieved at the lowest cost consistent with quality requirements.

25) Responsible for the training and development of all department personnel. Reviews performance evaluations on all subordinate positions.

26) Working knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) in an asset intensive environment.

Perform all other position related duties as assigned or requested.

Minimum Position Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Bachelor's degree or demonstrated equivalent and minimum of 12 (twelve) years extensive experience in Operations, Maintenance or Technical leadership position. Extensive experience in the management of industrial processing plants or power plants. Good oral and written communication skills; working knowledge of word-processing and integrated software applications; organizational skills and ability to perform detail-oriented work are required. Position will require the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance with polygraph. Position may require travel.

Responsibilities

Safety - Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training

requirements

and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality - Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand his/her Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities

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Purpose and Scope

The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for the physical operation of company or customer facilities, plants, and/ or properties. Work is to be performed with the utmost concern for safety and in compliance with environmental permits and regulations.

Essential

Work Environment, Physical Demands, and Mental Demands

Typical office environment with no unusual hazards, occasional lifting to 50 pounds, constant sitting while using the computer terminal, constant use of sight abilities while reviewing documents, constant use of speech/hearing abilities for communication, constant mental alertness, must possess planning/organizing skills, and must be able to work under deadlines. Position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Position may require travel.

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