Senior Operations Leader: Lean Transformation and Growth

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 126,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Education assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies, Camden, NJ is seeking a Senior Manager of Operations Management to lead site-wide manufacturing at the Power Systems facility. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance while shaping long-range operations planning and Lean transformation.

This role requires strong leadership across union and non-union teams, partnerships with Program Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain, and a track record of delivering predictable results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of related experience; graduate degree with 10+ years is preferred.
• Experience leading multi-value-stream operations with cross-functional leaders.
• Advanced expertise in Lean transformation and factory flow optimization.
• Proven track record delivering predictable schedule, cost, quality, and throughput performance.
• Executive-level communication skills and experience leading customer and executive reviews.
• Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, SIOP/IBP processes, and performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead site-wide manufacturing to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and throughput goals.
• Direct scheduling, labor planning, and material flow for predictable execution.
• Oversee a mixed union and non-union workforce with consistent policy application.
• Manage operational budgets, capital planning, and resource allocation.
• Develop and execute site operations strategy including SIOP/IBP and capacity planning.
• Drive Lean transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure readiness for new product introduction and transition to full-rate production.
• Partner cross-functionally with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and customers to meet commitments.
• Develop and coach managers, supervisors, and technical staff; build a strong talent pipeline.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and quality system requirements; audit readiness.

Skills

Leadership

Lean transformation

ERP/MRP systems

Executive communication

Budgeting

People development

Education

Bachelor's Degree with 12+ years

Graduate degree in related field

Job description

L3Harris Technologies, Camden, NJ is seeking a Senior Manager of Operations Management to lead site-wide manufacturing at the Power Systems facility. You will drive safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people performance while shaping long-range operations planning and Lean transformation.

This role requires strong leadership across union and non-union teams, partnerships with Program Management, Engineering, and Supply Chain, and a track record of delivering predictable results.