Manager Operations

Manager Operations

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L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Location : Hanover, MD

Schedule : 9 / 80

Job Description

The Manager of Operations for the Seabed Systems base in Hanover, MD. The leader will serve as the Operations Lead responsible for all strategic and daily execution of the operations team, managing shop floor supervisors and approximately 50 people both directly and indirectly. This manager will be responsible for ensuring that all shop floor operations are completed on time and on-budget with the support of a cross functional team of Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering, Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, EH&S, and Facilities. This business is focused on building seabed fiberoptic arrays; the core product of the operations is fiber terminations, high precision mechanical assembly, acoustic assemblies, and electronic assembly and test. This individual will report directly to the operations division leader and have dotted-line reporting to the Site General Manager.

Essential Functions

Lead multi-disciplinary operation in manufacturing

Develop and implement strategies to meet cost, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction

Develop a world-class operations team through staffing, training, and talent management initiatives while serving as a role model for integrity, inclusion, and diversity

Drive employee engagement through :

Leader of standard work

Factory Gemba walk process

Quality improvements and zero defect strategies

Comprehensive, proactive safety initiatives

Lean deployment

Mistake Proofing / Poke Yoke

5S+1

Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)

Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Maintain responsibility for succession planning, organizational and talent development

Facilitate Operations, Manufacturing and Quality participation in design development to identify and address manufacturability, testability and inspect ability issues

Collaborate with Program Management, Supply Chain, and other functional organizations across the Site

Responsible for monitoring, assessing, establishing plans to achieve, and presenting status of functional Strategic Goals and operational Metrics as approved by leadership

Lead the organization in the development and implementation of operating philosophies and business strategies

Develop, implement and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvements

Effectively manage behavior, performance, and key deliverables across a matrix organization

Travel : 25% to Norfolk VA, 10% to Goleta CA

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or similar field

Ability to obtain a US Secret Clearance which requires US Citizenship

Fundamental knowledge in EHS to drive zero injury plans with a proactive approach

Extensive experience in Shop Floor Management of electronics, acoustic, or related commodities / processes

Working knowledge and experience in Earned Value Management and / or comprehensive estimate-at-complete (EAC) establishment and analysis

Preferred Additional Skills

Experience in the following fields of Operational Excellence :

Understanding of lean principles around pull systems, mix / max controls, etc.

One Piece Flow or Pull System manufacturing flow

Root Cause Analysis (RCA)

5S+1 Visual Factory

Sales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP)

Gemba implementation

Demonstrated MRP / MES System adherence

Knowledge of ISO9001 : 2015; AS9100D and QMS adherence

Knowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning and other proactive quality tools

Experience deploying proactive safety initiatives to drive zero injuries

Aerospace & Defense electronics experience, mixed model factory experience a plus

Experience working in a matrixed organization

Exceptional problem-solving skills

Strong experience implementing a metric driven approach across all Operations functions

Proven ability to identify performance issues and implement the necessary changes in a timely and effective manner

Regulated industry experience (Defense, Aerospace, Medical, etc.)

Secret level security clearance at time of hire preferred.

Electrical, and mechanical assembly background.

Knowledge of ERP and PLM systems. (i.e. SAP, Teamcenter, etc.)

Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in Maryland is $103,500- $192,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule @type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.