Production Manager
Moog · Blacksburg, VA
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $85k–$125k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 5+ years
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 15 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Moog (aerospace & defense) in Blacksburg, VA. In the Production Manager position, you will.
- They ask for
- 5+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience)
- Tools it names
- Lean, Kaizen, Value stream mapping, EHS / safety
- Base pay
- $85k–$125k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage · relocation help
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in Virginia: typical posted base $87k–$125k. This one lists $85k–$125k.
Median of the low and high ends of 5 live postings that list pay, out of 16 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 15 other live production postings in Virginia.
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (5+ vs 8+)
Similar roles usually ask 8+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Team leadership 50%
- New product launch 38%
- ✓ Lean 31%
- Root cause 25%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
Stands out: this posting asks for Kaizen, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.
At a glance
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- 2
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- 3
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- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
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This plant: Moog in Blacksburg
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Full description from MoogAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
Moog is a performance culture that empowers people to achieve great things. Our people enjoy solving interesting technical challenges in a culture where everyone trusts each other to do the right thing. For you, working with us can mean deeper job satisfaction, better rewards, and a great quality of life inside and outside of work.
Job Title
Production Manager
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Reporting To
Value Stream Manager
Work Schedule
Onsite – Blacksburg, VA Production Manager
Moog Space and Defense Group is the operating group with the longest heritage at Moog. The ever-evolving markets we serve require innovation and allow for constantly developing career opportunities. Our expansive defense portfolio is aligned with U.S. military priorities and our mission of “equipping those who defend freedom.” We are also “revolutionizing the way to space” by supporting the return of humans to the Moon and NASA's deep space exploration programs.
We are looking for a Production Manager to lead manufacturing operations and drive results across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity. This role will lead and develop Production Coaches while championing continuous improvement and operational excellence.
To be considered for Production Manager, you'll need
- •Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of manufacturing experience, or associate degree and 9 years of manufacturing experience or high school diploma or equivalent and 12 years of manufacturing experience.
- •3 years of direct supervision experience in a manufacturing environment.
- •Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and problem-solving techniques.
- •Proven ability to drive results in safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and continuous improvement.
In the Production Manager position, you will
- •Lead Production Coaches to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, production, and employee involvement goals.
- •Optimize production schedules, labor, capacity, and material requirements.
- •Drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, including 6S, Gemba walks, standard work, Kaizen, and waste elimination.
- •Ensure quality standards are maintained and products meet requirements.
- •Promote a safety-first culture and ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and OSHA requirements.
How We Care for You
- •Financial Rewards: great compensation package, bonus opportunities , matching 401k, and the ability to participate in Employee Stock Purchase Plan (select locations), Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
- •Work/Life Balance: Flexible paid time off, holidays and parental leave program, relocation assistance.
- •Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan (“EAP”) and other supplemental benefit coverages.
- •Professional Skills Development: Tuition Assistance, mentorship and coaching opportunities, leadership development and other personal growth programs
- •Culture: Warm, respectful, family-like environment driven by our 12 core values. Multiple Employee Resource Groups led by our employees, open and welcoming to all.
- •Flexible Friday Afternoon’s