Operations Manager, Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement

Leonardo DRS; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) plan

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

HSA contribution

Flexible work schedule (9/80)

Paid vacation

Parental leave

Community service hours

Wellness programs

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager in Frederick, MD to lead manufacturing schedules, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires strong leadership, scheduling expertise, and a proven track record in applying lean methodologies.

You will drive cross-functional coordination, ensure compliance with policies, and mentor team members while optimizing operations and product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or related field, or equivalent.
• Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application.
• Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc).
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication and writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Capable of resolving complex issues/problems utilizing comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Manage the development, and monitor execution, of manufacturing schedules.
• Develop budgets and manage activities to accomplish financial objectives.
• Develop and recommend short- and long-range objectives, consistent with organization guidelines.
• Coordinate operations and communications within, between, and among various functional areas.
• Ensure operations conform to the organization’s policies and procedures, values, and federal, state, and local regulations.
• Establish, monitor, and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling.
• Coordinate team members recruitment and selection, career development, and performance assessment.
• Drive continuous improvement through deployment of best practices, such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Continually identify and assess risks and deploy proactive mitigation plans.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings.
• Participate on special project teams.
• Support and lead new product introduction activities.
• Maintain knowledge of current manufacturing and continuous improvement trends in the industry.

Skills

Technical leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Writing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/management or related field

Job description

Leonardo DRS is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Operations Manager in Frederick, MD to lead manufacturing schedules, budgets, and continuous improvement initiatives. The role requires strong leadership, scheduling expertise, and a proven track record in applying lean methodologies.

You will drive cross-functional coordination, ensure compliance with policies, and mentor team members while optimizing operations and product introductions.