Manufacturing Operations Manager

L3Harris; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to lead a team in production of critical electromechanical assemblies. This role involves overseeing assembly and test technicians, enhancing workflow, and ensuring production targets are met. Ideal candidates will have extensive management experience, strong communication skills, and a background in manufacturing operations.

Qualifications

• Minimum 9 years prior related experience or 7 years with a graduate degree.
• In lieu of degree, 13 years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct supervisors and associate managers.
• Manage production of electromechanical assemblies.
• Support production by responding to issues swiftly.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Manager

Job Location: Salt Lake City, UT

Job Code: CS20230205-100302

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The Manufacturing Operations Manager position leads a team of production leaders who oversee assembly and test technicians. The manager is the execution leader and responsible for the production of electromechanical assemblies that include modems, antennas and other communication equipment, known as the LRU (Line Replaceable Units) group. They work with their direct reports to set resources (both people and equipment) to meet the needs of the business. They support production by quickly responding to issues impacting the production floor. They provide day-to-day work direction for direct report(s), focus on maintaining steady workflow and productivity and resolving operational decisions. The manager provides input on hiring, firing, promotion, performance and/or compensation decisions for all employees in their organization. Reports directly to a Sr. Manager or higher. The operations manager works closely with the manufacturing engineering manager and other peers to ensure proper functional group coordination and manufacturing objectives are met.

• Leads and directs supervisors, and/or associate managers
• Communicates within and outside of the Manufacturing organization to influence changes to policies, practices, or approaches
• Provide leadership by establishing clear expectations and demonstrating high standards of work practices.
• Contribute to the Operations strategic vision and targets
• Manages the implementation of functional strategies and recommends operational plans that directly impact the short to mid-term function or business area results
• Motivate team to produce world class products while staying on budget and schedule
• Works with manufacturing engineering team to optimize and improve the test and manufacturing processes and solve problems
• Identifies, defines, and addresses general problems that are typically within the area or team
• Help manage organizational resources and priorities

Basic 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 Qualifications:

• Management and leadership experience
• Excellent customer service, communication skills, and people skills
• Work experience at department of defense contractor
• Strong sense of project ownership and accountability, ability to move projects forward and stay on top of deadlines
• Understands leadership approaches and has broad practical knowledge of Operations (Manufacturing/Test/Engineering).
• Applicable Manufacturing or other technical experience preferred.

About the company

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.

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