Director, Operations Management

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Londonderry (NH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Londonderry, NH is seeking a Director of Operations Management to lead Integrated Vision Solutions manufacturing operations across multiple production lines and product families. Over 250 manufacturing professionals report to this role, delivering over $200M in annual revenue.

You will drive safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity improvements, and develop long-term capacity plans.

Qualifications

• Expertise in Manufacturing Operations, Project Management and/or Program Management.
• Advanced business knowledge with broad leadership experiences across multiple disciplines (Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering).
• Budget or P&L accountability for a department.
• Excellent customer-facing and internal communication skills.
• Experience in complex electronics, optics, integration, and test processes.
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense business sector.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills.
• Proven record of delivering end-to-end stakeholder requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to meet cost, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction, EHS, and continuous improvement commitments.
• Inspire and lead a multi-disciplinary manufacturing team of managers, supervisors, technicians, and assemblers.
• Assume dotted line leadership of Integrated Production Team resources (QE, ME, Planner, etc.).
• Keep team informed, clearly communicate goals and objectives to subordinates and assist them as necessary in developing effective daily production plans.

Skills

Manufacturing Operations

Program Management

Leadership

Cross-functional Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Extensive Experience (no degree alternative)

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: Director, Operations Management

Job Code: 41466

Job Location: Londonderry, NH

Job Schedule: 9/80 First Shift

Job Description:

The Director of Operations for Integrated Vision Solutions in Londonderry is responsible for the strategic planning and daily execution of manufacturing operations across multiple production lines and product families. This position works closely with functional leaders to optimize material flow, equipment, and manpower to meet or exceed business objectives - including safety, cost, quality, delivery, capacity, and productivity. This position provides leadership to an organization of over 250 manufacturing professionals, including managers, supervisors, technicians, and assemblers, responsible for delivering over $200M in annual revenue.

Essential Functions:

• Develop and implement strategies to meet cost, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction, EHS, and continuous improvement commitments
• Inspire and lead a multi-disciplinary manufacturing team of managers, supervisors, technicians, and assemblers
• Assume dotted line leadership of Integrated Production Team resources (QE, ME, Planner, etc.)
• Keep team informed, clearly communicate goals and objectives to subordinates and assist them as necessary in developing effective daily production plans.
• Define and hold teams accountable for production KPIs: safety, quality, delivery, cost, etc.
• Assures conformance to product specifications and work instructions.
• Leads yield improvement activities, drives measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product utilizing Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Identify and perform capital equipment justification and process capital equipment request (CER) as required.
• Drive advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping & cost reduction opportunities.
• Performs weekly, monthly and quarterly staffing requirement evaluations, identify any excesses or shortfalls in staffing, take action to resolve any deficiencies or excess to the plan.
• Conducts periodic assessments of all work areas for safety and cleanliness. Identify any issues, concerns or areas for improvement. Lead team in Safety, 5S, ESD, and FOD protocols, be exemplary role model.
• Create & support implementation of cross training initiatives to support short & long term needs
• Maintain responsibility for succession planning, organizational and talent development
• Develop, implement and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvements
• Address and resolve workplace conflicts and issues to maintain a high level of team morale and performance.
• Willingness to lead teams on weekends when required.
• Provide daily, weekly and monthly executive status reports as required. Create & present monthly product & program presentations as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Expertise in Manufacturing Operations, Project Management and/or Program Management
• Advanced business knowledge with broad leadership experiences across multiple professional disciplines (Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering)
• Budget or P&L accountability for a department
• Excellent customer-facing and internal communication skills
• Experience in complex electronics, optics, integration, and test processes
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense business sector
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multitasking skills
• Proven record of delivering end-to-end stakeholder requirements

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