Senior Operations Supervisor - Second Shift

Leonardo DRS, Inc.; Fitchburg (MA); On-site; USD 88,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Senior Operations Supervisor for the second shift in Fitchburg, MA. This onsite role leads day-to-day manufacturing activities, ensures safety, quality, and efficient use of resources, and supports new product introductions.

The incumbent will develop the team, address operational issues, pursue continuous improvement with Lean Six Sigma, manage budgets and customer satisfaction, and participate in special projects and company initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application.
• Experience with Industrial Engineering concepts and 5S/6S techniques.
• Knowledge of ISO and AS standards.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations: Oversee daily activities in an assigned area and use resources effectively to meet product and service quality requirements and applicable standards.
• Develop and support the team: Hire team members, support career development, assess performance, and coordinate recruitment as needed.
• Promote safety and continuous improvement: Maintain and improve areas that affect team-member safety; lead root-cause problem solving and deploy Lean Six Sigma practices.
• Manage customer, financial, and operational objectives: Monitor customer satisfaction, assist with budgets, and meet financial targets.
• Support business initiatives and company culture: Participate in customer meetings and new product introduction activities.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing experience

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

5S/6S techniques

ISO/AS standards

Job description

Senior Operations Supervisor - Second Shift

Location:

Fitchburg, MA, US, 01420

Job ID:115879

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

The Senior Operations Supervisor leads the day-to-day activities of an assigned manufacturing area. This role oversees safe, high-quality operations and effective resource use to meet customer and financial objectives. The supervisor develops team members, resolves operational issues, drives continuous improvement, and supports new product introductions.

This is an onsite, second-shift position.

What You'll Do

• Lead manufacturing operations: Oversee daily activities in an assigned area and use resources effectively to meet product and service quality requirements and applicable standards.
• Develop and support the team: Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws and regulations. Hire team members, support career development, assess performance, and coordinate recruitment and selection as needed.
• Promote safety and continuous improvement: Maintain and improve areas that affect team-member safety. Lead problem-solving efforts to identify root causes and implement corrective actions, and deploy best practices such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Manage customer, financial, and operational objectives: Monitor and support internal and external customer satisfaction. Assist with budget development, manage activities to meet financial objectives, and identify risks and implement proactive mitigation plans.
• Support business initiatives and company culture: Attend applicable customer meetings, participate on special project teams, and support new product introduction activities.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Associate’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent experience; bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Manufacturing experience highly preferred.
• Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application.
• Experience with Industrial Engineering concepts and 5S/6S techniques.
• Knowledge of and familiarity with standards such as ISO and AS.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills

The salary range for this position is $87,911.00 - $125,713.00. This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.
Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Our Vision. To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values. The Leonardo DRS culture is defined by our Core Values and Principles:

• Integrity
• Agility
• Excellence
• Customer Focus
• Community & Respect
• Innovation

We strive to uphold them in all aspects of our business practices to inspire our employees and provide outstanding support for our customers.