Senior Manager, Assembly & Facility Operations

L3Harris Technologies; Mississippi; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies seeks a Senior Manager for Assembly and Facility Operations at Stennis Space Center, MS. You will oversee RS‑25 engine and pump assembly teams, drive safety, quality, and productivity, and report to the Site General Manager.

You will lead first line managers and engineers across shifts, partner with Engineering, QA, EH&S, and Logistics to optimize flow, reduce waste, and meet daily objectives while upholding ITAR and other program requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years in ops management; graduate degree with 10+ years; or 16+ years without degree.
• Experience leading and managing an operations team in aerospace settings is preferred.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and root cause problem solving methods.

Responsibilities

• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Lead and manage the team to achieve production targets within budget and on schedule.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with goals.
• Oversee the assembly process and identify efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with ITAR, EAR, and CUI; collaborate across departments.
• Allocate resources and monitor performance metrics for continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Root cause problem solving

Continuous improvement

Aerospace industry experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years operations management

Graduate Degree with 10+ years operations management

16 years of 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

Senior Manager, Assembly and Facility Operations

Job Code

40019

Job Location

Stennis Space Center, MS

Job Schedule

4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week

Job Description

We are seeking a Senior Manager for Assembly and Facility Operations to join our team in Stennis Space Center, MS. This position will be responsible for the safety, cost, quality, delivery, and productivity of the RS‑25 large liquid rocket engine and pump assembly team and will directly report to the Site General Manager. This position will work closely with multiple functional areas to optimize material flow, equipment, and workforce requirements within the area to meet or exceed daily business objectives. The position will provide leadership to a team of first line managers, facilities engineers, and touch labor teams across multiple shifts. The focus will be on working with other departments to drive continuous improvement, remove waste, and cost from assembly and facility processes.

Essential Functions

• Foster a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
• Lead and manage the team to achieve program production targets within budget and on schedule.
• Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the company and program strategic goals.
• Oversee the assembly process, identifying opportunities for improvement in efficiency and output.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and organizational policies, including ITAR, EAR, and CUI guidelines.
• Collaborate with other departments, such as Engineering, Quality Assurance, EH&S, Logistics/Warehouse, Integrated Master Scheduling/MRP, and Program Management, to optimize overall performance.
• Manage resource allocation, including equipment and personnel, to maximize productivity.
• Monitor and report on operational performance metrics, providing insights and recommendations.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and lean manufacturing principles throughout the assembly operations.
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and development opportunities to the operations team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of operations management experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior operations management experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior operations management experience.

Preferred Additional Skills

• 10 years of experience leading and managing an operations team.
• Experience within aerospace industry.
• Experience with liquid rocket engine assembly.
• Experience in lean manufacturing principles and working with root cause problem solving methodologies.
• Understanding and utilization of continuous improvement practices.

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.

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