Operations Supervisor

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Gardena (CA); On-site; USD 70,500 - 105,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and disability insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Gardena, CA is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead production teams manufacturing Magnetics and Electro-Mechanical products. The role reports to the Operations Manager and targets on-time delivery, quality, and cost objectives.

The candidate will coach and develop staff, coordinate daily activities, and work cross-functionally with Planning, Program Management, and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure efficient production operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or 6 years of related experience.
• Experience supervising manufacturing teams.
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies (5S, Gemba).
• Ability to read and interpret assembly/wiring drawings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate production employees to meet team and business objectives.
• Coach and develop staff; administer corrective action when needed.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet contract milestones.
• Collaborate with Planning and Manufacturing Engineering on schedules and processes.
• Develop direct labor estimates for assigned products and report issues.

Skills

Supervision

Lean methodologies

Reading drawings

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

6+ years related experience in lieu of degree

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: Supervisor, Operations Management

Job Code: 41770

Job Location: Gardena, CA

Job Schedule: (9/80)

Job Description:

The Operations Supervisor is responsible for leading production employees engaged in the manufacturing of Magnetics and Electro-Mechanical products. This position reports to the Operations Manager, and is accountable for achieving quality, cost, and on-time delivery objectives for assigned programs. The role includes supervising employee performance, providing coaching and development, administering corrective action when necessary, and coordinating daily production activities to meet contract milestones.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to work cross-functionally with Planning, Program Management, Procurement, and Manufacturing Engineering to support efficient and compliant production operations.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and motivate employees to achieve team and business objectives.
• Promote a collaborative work environment focused on accountability, communication, and continuous improvement.
• Communicate regularly with team members regarding program requirements, production priorities, workload, assignments, and performance expectations.
• Drive improvements in efficiency and assembly throughput while maintaining quality standards.
• Monitor and report production and material issues affecting assigned areas of responsibility.
• Report regularly to Operations Manager on production/material issues and problems affecting his/her area of responsibility.
• Responsible for instructing and training manufacturing leads and employees in proper manufacturing practices and procedures to ensure consistent quality and productivity.
• Supervise direct reports, conduct performance evaluations, and provide coaching, counseling, and disciplinary action as appropriate.
• Train and guide manufacturing leads and employees on proper manufacturing practices and procedures to ensure consistent quality and output.
• Partner with Planning and Manufacturing Engineering to ensure schedules, processes, and procedures are effectively executed.
• Develop and maintain direct labor estimates for products within assigned areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering to identify and implement tools and required for production.
• Attend regular operational meetings and provide status updates, risks, and issue escalation for products under direct responsibility.
• Supervise personnel in a professional, respectful, and non-confrontational manner while maintaining high performance expectations.

• Support extended working hours during the week, as well as Fridays and Saturdays, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
• Experience in supervision, operations leadership, or manufacturing team management.
• Working knowledge of basic management practices, including scheduling, prioritization, coaching, and process execution.
• Knowledge of Lean methodologies, including 5S and Gemba boards/walks.
• Experience supervising personnel performing winding, assembly, and soldering operations to high-quality commercial standards.
• Familiarity with industry workmanship standards, including ANSI/J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, and IPC/WHMA-A-620.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly and wiring drawings.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to enforce company rules, policies, and procedures effectively and professionally.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience supporting Magnetics and/or Electro-Mechanical manufacturing environments.
• Demonstrated success driving productivity, quality, and on-time delivery improvements in a manufacturing setting.
• Experience working in a cross-functional environment supporting program and deliverables.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C. area, Denver, or NYC areas is [$70,500 MIN- $105,500 MAX]. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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 group protected by 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.

By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.