L3Harris

Job Title: Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations

Job ID: 10432

Job Location: On Site, Huntsville, AL

Job Schedule: 3rd Shift, 9pm - 6:30 am, 9/80, Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description: The Aerojet Rocketdyne Segment of L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations to join our growing team at our Huntsville, ALAMF site.  Reporting directly to the Manager, Manufacturing Operations, this position develops strategies and manages the execution of production activities.

Essential Functions:

The successful individual will be responsible for manufacturing of high technology products that conform to contractual and Aerojet Rocketdyne requirements for performance, reliability and any special characteristics. Assures that activities within defined scope are accomplished in accordance with Aerojet Rocketdyne policies, sound business practices and are in compliance with applicable regulations and requirements.  Typically accomplishes results through hourly, non-exempt, or exempt employees. Monitors work operations on a daily basis and actively assists or provides direction to subordinates.

After the supervisor completes onboarding and training at our Advanced Manufacturing Facility, the supervisor will be heavily involved in setting up operations at the new facility including, but not limited to: organizing the factory into a world class manufacturing center, interviewing and hiring technicians, helping to make both tactical and strategic decisions related to starting and sustaining operations. It is expected to take about one year to setup the factory. Once established, regular job functions will be approximately:

• 40% - Provide direction to subordinates guided by established policies and precedents; holding safety as the highest priority. Interpret and execute policies that typically affect individual employees of organization.

• 30% - Provide technical and administrative supervision to multiple programs within the operations group in the manufacturing area.  Influence and coordinate across departments to align support for production activities.

• 20% - Create and execute strategic plans to optimize schedule, personnel, material and equipment to ensure that production goals are met. This is accomplished by using lean manufacturing tools to orchestrate the production line activities. Ensure facilities are clean and maintained to support operations.

• 10% - Establish and maintain a variety of KPIs and reports to monitor internal operating controls. Clearly communicate targets and action plans to the team and drive to success. Respond to issues that arise on the shop floor.

Qualifications:

Understands basic supervisory approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, and process execution. Typically requires practical knowledge of technical or operational practices within assigned discipline. Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

• Supervisory and administrative skills including the ability to select, appraise, motivate and develop subordinates.

• Knowledge in a manufacturing environment with process equipment, specialty tooling and facility maintenance.  

• Familiarity with SH&E practices in the manufacturing environment.

• Computer literacy in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

• Ability to provide effective direction, leadership and team building.

• Demonstrated abilities to plan, prioritize and delegate work assignments, including ability to define, implement and execute standard work.

• Skills and abilities to provide technical and administrative guidance for activities in defined scope of responsibilities.

• Interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of management and individual contributors both verbally and in writing.

• Knowledge and ability to supervise/manage multi-functional manufacturing operations.

• Knowledge of design practices, manufacturing techniques and inspection requirements as they relate to the production floor.