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Job Title: Manager, Operations Job Code: 35982

Job Location: Huntsville, AL- AMF North Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the safety, cost, quality, delivery, and productivity of the manufacturing teams. This position will work closely with multiple functional areas to optimize material flow, equipment, and workforce requirements within the area to meet or exceed daily business objectives. The Operations Manager will provide leadership to the Production Supervisors and other team members as needed. In this position they must drive continuous improvement, remove waste and cost from their product lines, and improve material flows within the manufacturing process.

Essential Functions:

• Assist in developing the production build plan; oversee the daily execution of the plan.
• Review Daily Management Boards, lead daily production standups and daily/weekly meetings.
• Lead yield improvement activities, drives measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product utilizing Lean Manufacturing Principles.
• Identify and perform capital equipment justification.
• Drive advanced data collection and analysis for process mapping & cost reduction opportunities.
• Create & support implementation of cross training initiatives to support short & long term needs.
• Ensure utilization of work instructions, training matrix, calibration requirements and company procedures.
• Willingness to lead teams on weekends when required.
• Provide & present daily, weekly and monthly status reports as required.
• Coach and mentor other team members and peers, as needed.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related management experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related management experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related management experience.
• 7 years of experience leading and managing a team.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience with aerospace and/or composite manufacturing.
• Experience working with root cause problem solving methodologies.
• Understanding and utilization of continuous improvement practices.
• Experience transitioning programs from developmental stage to low and full rate production.

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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