Operations Program Manager: Manufacturing Excellence (9/80)

Leonardo DRS; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) savings plan

Telemedicine

Life and disability insurance

Paid parental leave

Flexible work schedules (9/80)

Job summary

Leonardo DRS in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking an Operations Program Manager to support manufacturing operations and cross-functional execution in a regulated production environment.

The role focuses on driving operational efficiency, coordinating complex manufacturing activities, and partnering with engineering, supply chain, quality, and production teams to ensure successful execution of key business initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of project management, manufacturing operations, or production support experience.
• Experience supporting manufacturing or industrial operations in a regulated environment preferred.
• Strong organizational, planning, and multitasking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional projects and competing priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate to the Operations Manager and Program Manager (PM) about all program technical, safety, or performance issues for collective resolution.
• Communicate risks and opportunities to the Operations Manager and PM for inclusion or update in the program risk and opportunities matrix/register.
• Execute Operations CAM role for assigned programs, completing status sheet updates, EAC reviews, and overall schedule/budget changes/adherence.
• Maintain overall accountability for the tactical execution of operations activities in support of the manufacturing schedule, from initial assembly releases through proper hardware shipment to the customer.
• Ensure that the Manufacturing team has clear direction and priorities at the start of each day in support of the Manufacturing schedule.
• Communicate any material shortages on jobs based on Planning material short list; ensure appropriate work instructions are provided to the manufacturing team, as appropriate, for the material shortage on the issued job before the assembly start date/time.
• Ensure that the manufacturing team has the proper shop documentation and tools prior to start of the assembly build start date. Configuration control of all documents is paramount.
• Maintain accurate manufacturing status of open non-conformance rework required on program (this includes manufacturing assembly, FAT, and final assembly).
• Schedule and adhere to inspection events with internal quality assurance; coordinate, in collaboration with Quality Assurance, final inspection events with the customer ensuring all documentation and hardware is ready, prior to the event, for the inspection.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Leonardo DRS in Menomonee Falls, WI is seeking an Operations Program Manager to support manufacturing operations and cross-functional execution in a regulated production environment.

The role focuses on driving operational efficiency, coordinating complex manufacturing activities, and partnering with engineering, supply chain, quality, and production teams to ensure successful execution of key business initiatives.