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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Description:

Position Responsibilities:

The Operations Manager is a key leadership role responsible for driving operational excellence across multiple manufacturing areas and programs. This individual will lead front-line Production Supervisors and serve as a strategic partner to Program Management, Supply Chain, Engineering and other functional teams, ensuring seamless execution of the Master Schedule.  Through expert scheduling, Lean principles, and data-driven decision-making, the ideal candidate has a strong background in manufacturing operations, with expertise in capacity planning, shop floor control, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Essential Functions: 

• Own and manage scheduling across multiple manufacturing areas and programs, ensuring alignment with Contract Delivery Dates (CDD), financial milestones and customer requirements.
• Utilize ERP systems to drive Master Schedule Attainment (MSA) and ensure On-Time Delivery (OTD) to our customers.
• Ensure production flows efficiently with minimal downtime maintaining targeted Direct Labor Utilization across all functional areas.
• Implement and sustain Lean principles to improve throughput, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on standardizing processes, optimizing material flow, and improving cycle/takt time.
• Utilize current controls while developing and enforcing manufacturing controls to monitor daily performance, ensuring adherence to budgeted labor hours and operational targets.
• Serve as a key liaison between manufacturing, engineering, quality, and materials teams to optimize production operations.
• Lead daily Gemba and Production Support meetings to ensure alignment across all functions.
• Partner with quality and engineering teams to implement process improvements and engineering changes that enhance manufacturability.
• Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing production team, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Provide clear direction and performance expectations to supervisors and frontline employees.
• Participate in creating and managing budgets for operating expenses, capital expenditures, and labor costs.
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements, including OSHA and environmental health and safety (EH&S) standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience
• Extensive experience in manufacturing operations, with a strong emphasis on scheduling, production control, and Lean methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with ERP/MRP systems for production scheduling and material planning.
• Strong analytical skills to assess production data, identify trends, and drive data-driven decision-making.
• Understanding of cost accounting, financial metrics, and labor efficiency tracking.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive operational improvements.
• Strong negotiation and influencing skills to ensure flexibility and adaptability to changing production demands.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to present complex data to all levels of the organization.

• Manufacturing experience within Aerospace and Defense industries

• Union workforce and Labor Relations
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis) and MS Project.
• Lean/Six Sigma Yellow belt or higher

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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