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Job Title: Senior Supervisor, Operations Management

Job Code: 23836

Job Location: Gardena, CA– (Responsibilities must be performed on-site.)

Job Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule – (Every other Friday is a non-workday.)

Job Description:   

This position will report to the Associate, Manager, Operations Management and will maintain responsibility for leading the employees involved in the production of both Magnetics and Electro-Mechanical products. This role will be responsible for quality, direct cost and timely delivery of assigned programs, including staff evaluation and counseling/disciplining of employees and may direct the work of support and lead employees assigned to areas and product lines within his/her responsibility.  This position will be responsible for meeting required contract milestones and Program Office requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Create teamwork and motivate employees to achieve team goals.
• Assure regular/frequent communications to all teammates regarding current and future program requirements, production load, production assignments, and current performance.
• Improve efficiency and assembly throughput while maintaining departmental quality objectives.
• Report regularly to Associate, Operations Manager, on production/material issues and problems affecting his/her area of responsibility.
• Manage all employees under direct supervision, creates and gives periodic performance reviews and issues counseling, warnings or discipline as required.
• Responsible for and must have the ability to instruct or train Manufacturing leads and employees in correct manufacturing practices and procedures to ensure consistent quality and output of work.
• Interface with support groups, such as Planning, Program Management, Procurement, Manufacturing Engineering, to ensure that schedules, process and procedures are maintained.
• Execute production plans in accordance with Planning Dispatch and SOD reports and provide direction on manpower distribution among teams (if necessary) to ensure the timeliness of scheduled completion dates.
• Will justify personnel requisitions for new or replacement employees as required and present to Operations management for review and approval.
• Responsible for direct labor estimates for products produced under his/her management.
• Will work closely with the Manufacturing Engineering group in the selection of tools or tooling that may be required to assemble products under his/her responsibility.
• Will be required to attend regular meetings and reports status and problems associated with products under direct responsibility.
• Must show the ability and leadership qualities to supervise personnel in a non-confrontational manner while obtaining maximum efficiency from those under his/her supervision.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management.

Job Qualification Requirements:  

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

• Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
• Knowledge in Lean Methodologies including but not limited to 5S and Gemba Boards/Walks
• Experience with the supervision of personnel winding, assembling and soldering products to the high-quality commercial requirements includes ANSI/J-STD-001, IPC-A-610, IPC/WHMA-A-620. 
• Proficient in the reading and interpretation of assembly and wiring drawings. Proficient in the use of personal computers with the ability to use MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
• Team player with strong conviction towards process control, discipline, and willing to uphold L3Harris Values/Behaviors.
• Willing to demonstrate the ability to enforce the company’s rules and regulations effectively and professionally.   
• Exceptional people skills and job knowledge with the ability to motivate his or her subordinates.
• Demonstrate skills in organization, clear communications, ethical practices, dependability, process and procedure implementation, and leadership abilities.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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