Associate Manager, Operations Mgmt.

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Malabar (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking an Associate Manager, Operations Management in Florida to lead assemblers and engineering techs, directing work and driving improvements in production.

The role emphasizes practical project/people leadership, lean principles to cut waste and lead times, and coordinating across departments for product line success. Strong communication and strategic planning are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or industrial engineering with a minimum of 4 years DoD, Space, or Avionics manufacturing environment experience, OR graduate degree with a minimum of 10 years prior related experience.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing principles; mistake proofing, 3P, 6S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Analysis, Gemba, Pull-Flow, etc
• Experience in leading a cross functional team or previous supervisory experience

Responsibilities

• Analyze product line operations (daily, weekly, monthly) and initiate timely corrective actions to ensure efficient production flow and achievement of product line goals
• Effectively collaborates and communicates across functional departments to ensure an efficient transition of hardware through the factory
• Eliminate waste, utilizing lean manufacturing principles, resulting in improved efficiency, lead time reductions, and process improvements
• Participate on gemba process and drive meaningful conversations and strive for 100% engagement of the staff
• Create a product line team environment, leading to Lean 2 Second improvements to increase profitability and improve lead-times
• Develop, maintain and update capacity, capital and resource (manpower, equipment, tools) planning inputs that ensure product line execution capability
• Identify and coordinate capital expenditures and project completion for product line
• Monitor failure trends and quality defects and drive resolutions that achieve a “zero” defect culture with no escapes to our customers

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Cross-functional leadership

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or industrial engineering

Graduate Degree

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Job description

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 is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. 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

Associate Manager, Operations Management

Job Code

45682

Job Location

Malabar, FL

Job Schedule

4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

Leads, directs, and reviews the work of assemblers and engineering techs. Communicates within and outside own function to explain and gain cooperation on policies and practices. Make moderate to substantial improvements to processes, systems, and solutions. Plans and establishes goals and objectives for a team with direct impact on the short-term operational results for the department. Requires practical knowledge in leading/managing projects, processes, and employees and has strong knowledge within professional discipline.

Essential Functions

• Analyze product line operations (daily, weekly, monthly) and initiate timely corrective actions to ensure efficient production flow and achievement of product line goals
• Effectively collaborates and communicates across functional departments to ensure an efficient transition of hardware through the factory
• Eliminate waste, utilizing lean manufacturing principles, resulting in improved efficiency, lead time reductions, and process improvements
• Participate on gemba process and drive meaningful conversations and strive for 100% engagement of the staff
• Create a product line team environment, leading to Lean 2 Second improvements to increase profitability and improve lead-times
• Develop, maintain and update capacity, capital and resource (manpower, equipment, tools) planning inputs that ensure product line execution capability
• Identify and coordinate capital expenditures and project completion for product line
• Monitor failure trends and quality defects and drive resolutions that achieve a “zero” defect culture with no escapes to our customers

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or industrial engineering with a minimum of4 years DoD, Space, or Avionics manufacturing environment experience, ORGraduate Degree with a minimum of10 years of prior related experience
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing principles; mistake proofing, 3P, 6S, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Analysis, Gemba, Pull-Flow, etc
• Experience in leading a cross functional team or previous supervisory experience

Preferred Additional Skills

• 6 Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Experience with (or understanding) of Earned Value Management (EVM) and its principles
• Experience in Material Planning and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Experience with (or understanding) of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Experience managing production programs involving the build, integration and test of electronic and/or electromechanical systems
• Experience developing proposal inputs
• MBA or MS Degree
• Strong interpersonal Skills
• Strong business acumen – understands big picture
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and communication skills

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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