Senior Supervisor Operations

Leonardo DRS; 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

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking a Senior Supervisor Operations to lead a manufacturing area, ensuring safe, high-quality operations and efficient use of resources. You will develop team members, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement while supporting new product introductions.

The role emphasizes leadership, adherence to standards, Lean Six Sigma practices, and collaboration with internal/external stakeholders to meet financial objectives.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application.
• Experience with Industrial Engineering concepts and 5S/6S techniques.
• Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc).
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of an assigned manufacturing area.
• Ensure product/service quality through proper utilization of resources and adherence to applicable standards.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws and regulations.
• Lead activities to resolve issues and problems, identifying root cause and effecting appropriate corrective action.
• Monitor and enable internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Drive continuous improvement through deployment of best practices, such as Lean Six Sigma.
• Maintain and continuously improve areas, which impact on Team Member safety.
• Hire, manage career development, and assess performance of assigned team members.
• Assist in the development of budget and manage activities to accomplish financial objectives.
• May coordinate team member recruitment and selection, career development, and performance assessment.
• Identify and assess risks and deploy proactive mitigation plans.
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization.
• Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings.
• Participate on special project teams.
• Support new product introduction activities

Skills

Technical expertise

Industrial engineering

5S/6S

ISO standards

Leadership & communication

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree preferred

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Senior Supervisor Operations

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, ensuring safe, high-quality operations and effective use of resources to meet customer and financial objectives. This role develops team members, resolves operational issues, drives continuous improvement, and supports new product introductions.

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day activities of an assigned manufacturing area
• Ensure product/service quality through proper utilization of resources and adherence to applicable standards
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's polices and applicable laws and regulations
• Lead activities to resolve issues and problems, identifying root cause and effecting appropriate corrective action
• Monitor and enable internal and external customer satisfaction
• Drive continuous improvement through deployment of best practices, such as Lean Six Sigma
• Maintain and continuously improve areas, which impact on Team Member safety
• Hire, manage career development, and assess performance of assigned team members
• Assist in the development of budget and manage activities to accomplish financial objectives
• May coordinate team member recruitment and selection, career development, and performance assessment
• Identify and assess risks and deploy proactive mitigation plans
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings
• Participate on special project teams
• Support new product introduction activities

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in related discipline or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application
• Experience with Industrial Engineering concepts and 5S/6S techniques
• Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc)
• 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.