Senior Operations Leader - Naval Power Manufacturing

Leonardo DRS; Menomonee Falls (WI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) company contribution

Flexible 9/80 program and generous PTO

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking aSenior Manager, Operations to lead manufacturing and operational execution at the Menomonee Falls facility. You will guide cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑performance naval power products for the U.S. Navy and allied customers.

You will drive safety, quality, cost and schedule, apply Lean and Six Sigma, and develop frontline leaders to sustain growth with strong execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, engineering, business, supply chain or related field.
• Lean Six Sigma certification or equivalent.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes.
• Defense, aerospace, marine, or similarly regulated environments preferred.
• Lean manufacturing and operational-performance metrics experience.
• Capability to lead through change and build cross-functional alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day manufacturing and operational performance for the product line.
• Develop frontline leaders and coaching to build a strong talent pipeline.
• Drive safe, on-time, and on-budget delivery of complex naval power products and programs.
• Establish operating plans to improve throughput, capacity, labor utilization, and schedule attainment.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma and other operational-excellence tools to reduce waste and improve yield.
• Align production readiness, resource plans, and customer commitments with PM and engineering.
• Use data-driven performance management to identify risks and resolve constraints.
• Ensure compliance with quality systems, export controls, EH&S, and defense standards.
• Communicate priorities and performance to senior leadership and stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Executive presence

Data-driven decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations management, engineering, business, supply chain

Advanced degree preferred

Lean Six Sigma certification

ERP/MRP systems experience

Defense/government program experience

ISO/AS9100 familiarity

Job description

Leonardo DRS is seeking aSenior Manager, Operations to lead manufacturing and operational execution at the Menomonee Falls facility. You will guide cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑performance naval power products for the U.S. Navy and allied customers.

You will drive safety, quality, cost and schedule, apply Lean and Six Sigma, and develop frontline leaders to sustain growth with strong execution.