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Manager, Operations Management

State College, Pennsylvania

Job ID 24541
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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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 Title: Manager, Operations Management

Job Code: 24541

Job Location: State College, PA

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a highly motivated Operations Site Lead/Manager to join the Tactical Missions Division at their State College, PA location. As a member of our dynamic and collaborative environment, you will be responsible for coordinating teams focused on a combination of development and deliverable hardware processing to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives. You will lead a team of 6+ employees performing development and production operations integrating communications hardware. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about their work, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a strong background in operations. If you are ready to take on new challenges and contribute to the success of our company, we would love to hear from you. 

Essential Functions:

  • Lead multi-disciplinary operation in production planning, manufacturing, test, supply chain, and quality assurance.
  • Plan, organize, and prioritize daily production goals utilizing MRP and MES systems.
  • Develop a world-class operations team through staffing, training, and talent management initiatives.
  • Hold team accountable to set and achieve business plans.
  • Agent of change and proactive in implementing new processes to improve the Operations organization.
  • Develop and execute 1-3 yr Strategic Operational plans to achieve long-term success.
  • Lead e3 continuous improvement events (kaizens, value stream mapping, etc).
  • Data analysis of Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) for Operations Scorecard.
  • Basis of Estimate generation and approval for proposal pricing.
  • Execute manufacturing objectives and strategies to meet completion goals while achieving results utilizing ethical and fair business practices.
  • Identify and improve current manufacturing processes reducing labor touch and equipment processing time.
  • Serve as an effective coach/mentor: Drive employee engagement through Gemba process.
  • Drive Lean/Quality initiatives within the Manufacturing base (labor and equipment).
  • Maintain a positive attitude and contribute to a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Represent the company and its values in a professional and ethical manner.
  • Maintain a safe and organized work environment.

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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • 5+ years’ experience within the semiconductor industry focused on fab operations
  • Ability to obtain a Secret Clearance
  • Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) for manufacturing
  • Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
  • 5S+1 Visual Factory
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Capacity and Manpower Planning
  • Experience communicating at all levels of the organization and leading cross functional teams
  • Experience working in a matrixed organization
  • Understanding of defense contracting (US FARs, DFARs, etc.)
  • Knowledge of AS9100 environment including Quality Systems Management Review
  • Aerospace & Defense electronics experience, mixed model factory experience a plus

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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.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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