Supervisor Operations

Leonardo DRS; Germantown (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Leonardo DRS is seeking an Operations Supervisor to lead a manufacturing area in Germantown, MD, driving operational excellence and ensuring quality. The role requires proven leadership in a fast-paced environment and a focus on safety and process improvements.

The candidate will manage team development, support continuous improvement initiatives, and maintain alignment with company mission and values. This position follows the 9/80 schedule and offers comprehensive benefits and growth

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in related discipline or equivalent experience. Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 2 years of relevant work experience as it pertains to the job description.
• 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 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
• 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

Industrial engineering

5S/6S

Quality standards

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Supervisor Operations

Location: Germantown, MD, US, 20876

Job ID: 115717

DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Business Unit: DRS RADA Technologies
Location: Germantown, MD
Schedule: 9/80

Job Summary

DRS RADA Technologies is seeking an Operations Supervisor to join its rapidly growing team in Germantown, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and driving operational excellence.

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
• 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
• 2 years of relevant work experience as it pertains to the job description
• 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 $75,956.00/year-$98,743.00/year . 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.