Manager, Manufacturing Operations Manager

L3Harris Technologies; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Salt Lake City seeks a Manager, Manufacturing Operations Manager responsible for overseeing manufacturing teams and ensuring operational excellence. This role requires extensive experience in manufacturing processes, strong leadership skills, and the ability to foster continuous improvement. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's or Graduate Degree with relevant experience. The position promotes a safety-first culture and collaboration across functions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 9 years of experience or Graduate Degree with minimum 7 years of experience or 13 years of experience in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations and ensure performance evaluation.
• Collaborate to create improved manufacturing plans.
• Foster a culture of safety and compliance.

Skills

Operational Leadership

Manufacturing Processes

Interpersonal Skills

Continuous Improvement

Resource Management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

Manager, Manufacturing Operations Manager

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Job Title:

Manager, Manufacturing Operations Manager

Job Code:

29963

Job Location:

Salt Lake City, UT

Job Schedule:

9/80; Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for technical and administrative leadership of a Manufacturing group within Operations. The Manufacturing team supports the Antenna, Radio Frequency Equipment, Small Modem, and Commercial Products manufacturing teams. This individual will collaborate with management and subject matter experts to identify and establish required job skills matrices to determine employee training needs, ensuring alignment with customer and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations management and a proven track record of leading manufacturing teams to success.

Essential Functions:

• Leads and directs team by providing direction on all facets of manufacturing. Responsibilities include work scheduling, team briefings, personnel development, performance evaluation, and succession planning.
• Partners with other organizations to create and execute improved manufacturing plans which drive measurable improvements to the portion of the Company’s AOP that falls within this role’s span of control.
• Supports a culture of continuous improvement, “Right the First Time”, Safety First, audit ready, and Policy & Security compliance.
• Ability to obtain/maintain a Department of Defense Security Clearance.
• Ability to delegate tasks, manage resources effectively, and drive team performance to achieve organizational objectives.
• Strong interpersonal skills to communicate with both team members and senior management.
• Proven experience in manufacturing processes such as production planning, process optimization, and quality control.
• Familiarity with manufacturing systems and techniques such as lean manufacturing, six sigma, or automated production systems.
• Experience in managing or supporting high-volume production environments, including optimizing workflows, ensuring consistent product quality, and maintaining efficient throughput.
• Familiarity with automated systems, supply chain management, and scalability techniques to meet production demands while minimizing downtime and costs.
• Strong understanding of development strategies.
• Experience with logistics/production process flows/factory floor layout.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals.
• Practical knowledge in leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, tactics, and employees within a team.
• Knowledge of industry-specific regulations and compliance requirements.
• Strong knowledge and skills within a specific technical or professional discipline with understanding of the impact of work on other areas of the organization.

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:

• Experience leading and managing a team of professionals.
• Experience in manufacturing.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

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 protected group under 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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