Job Title: Production Integration Operations Manager

Job Code: OMM5

Job Location: Tulsa, OK (Aeromet)

About Aeromet

L3Harris -Aeromet is a Division of Integrated Mission Systems Segment and main office is located in Tulsa, OK.  L3Harris-Aeromet is established within the DoD Community as the developer and operator of special mission ISR systems. We provide special mission system design, modification, and operations with emphasis on the development and integration of state-of-the-art EO/IR sensor systems.

Job Description:

The Production Integration Operations Manager is responsible for the safety, cost, quality, delivery, and productivity of the systems integration teams assigned.  This position will work closely with multiple functional areas to optimize material flow, equipment, and manpower within the area to meet or exceed daily business objectives.  The leader in this position must drive continuous improvement and remove waste and cost from their product lines and improve material flows within the manufacturing process.

Major Functions:

• Act as Control Account Manager (CAM) for the program execution.  Track, monitor, and report program execution performance utilizing Earned Value Management principles and tools.
• Provide day to day leadership to the Production Supervisors, Group Leaders, and team members
• Assist in developing the production build plan; oversee the daily execution of the plan.
• Responsible for ensuring all deliveries are completed on schedule
• Monitor daily throughput and address any shortfalls to daily production plan.
• Define and hold teams accountable for production KPIs: safety, quality, delivery, cost, etc.
• Monitor all inventory in WIP, ensure supply is sufficient to meet plan, participate in regular material planning meetings. Inform management of shortfalls or projected shortfall in materials.
• Ensure that shift activities are communicated consistently and effectively by Production Supervisors to production team members
• Review Daily Management Boards, lead daily production standups and daily/weekly meetings.
• Keep team informed, clearly communicate goals and objectives to subordinates and assist them as necessary in developing effective daily production plans.
• Assures conformance to product specifications and work instructions.
• Leads yield improvement activities, drives measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product utilizing Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Drive advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping & cost reduction opportunities.
• Performs weekly, monthly, and quarterly staffing requirement evaluations, identify any excesses or shortfalls in staffing, take action to resolve any deficiencies or excess to the plan.
• Conducts periodic assessments of all work areas for safety and cleanliness. Identify any issues, concerns, or areas for improvement. Lead team in Safety, 5S, ESD, and FOD protocols, be exemplary role model.
• Create & support implementation of cross training initiatives to support short- & long-term needs
• Continually review and enforce the use and maintenance of work instructions, routers, logs, training matrix, calibration requirements and company procedures.
• Provide daily, weekly, and monthly status reports as required.  Create & present monthly product & program presentations as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Proficient computer skills and MS Office
• Must be able to effectively handle a multitude of projects simultaneously
• Excellent customer service and people skills

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Airframe and Powerplant certificate
• Proficient in utilizing MRP and MES systems (SAP and Solumina)
• Demonstrated knowledge of project management tools associated with resource planning, scheduling, and cost monitoring.
• Experience integrating EO/IR, Communications systems on aircraft
• Demonstrated knowledge in the integration and test of electronic components or systems on aircraft.