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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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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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