Maritime UK Operations Leader: Lean Excellence & Delivery

Harris Geospatial Solutions; West of England; On-site; GBP 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working where possible

3 days onsite per week

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private medical insurance with family

Pension up to 8%

Life Assurance 4x salary

Group income protection

Flexible opt-in extras

Employee Family Assistance Program

Professional membership reimbursement

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for the Maritime UK business unit in Bristol, UK. You will lead end-to-end operations across manufacturing, planning, quality, facilities, and safety to deliver strategic and daily execution with a focus on safety, cost, quality, and delivery.

You will report to the Director of Operations for Global Systems, with dotted line to the site GM, and work within a highly regulated defense environment. Hybrid working with onsite presence is typical.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree (preferably Engineering related) with 9+ years of related experience or Graduate Degree with 7+ years of related experience.
• Deep knowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership with the ability to influence across functions and geographies.
• Fundamental knowledge in EHS to drive zero injury plans with a proactive approach.
• Extensive experience in Shop Floor Management of electrical cabinet assembly, system integration and testing and/or related processes.
• Experience with Earned Value Management and/or EAC establishment and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead multidisciplinary operations teams across Engineering, Planning, Quality, Facilities, Safety, Continuous Improvement, Training, and Commissioning.
• Develop and execute strategies to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and customer satisfaction objectives.
• Build and retain a high-performing team through talent management and inclusive leadership.
• Drive operational excellence and engagement through Lean, quality, and safety initiatives.
• Ensure Manufacturing, Operations, and Quality are engaged in product development to optimise manufacturability and testability.
• Partner with Programme Management, Engineering, Supply Chain and other functions to deliver objectives.
• Monitor strategic goals and drive continuous improvement with action plans.
• Lead deployment of operational strategies and performance measures across the organisation.
• Manage performance and results within a complex matrix environment.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

EHS

Shop Floor Mgmt

Earned Value Mgmt

Program management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Graduate Degree

Job description

L3Harris is seeking a Senior Operations Manager for the Maritime UK business unit in Bristol, UK. You will lead end-to-end operations across manufacturing, planning, quality, facilities, and safety to deliver strategic and daily execution with a focus on safety, cost, quality, and delivery.

You will report to the Director of Operations for Global Systems, with dotted line to the site GM, and work within a highly regulated defense environment. Hybrid working with onsite presence is typical.