Manager Operations at Elbit America

Fort Worth, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

23 Jan, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Oct, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Management, Supervision, Manufacturing, Communication, Leadership, Team Building, Problem Solving, MRP Systems, Continuous Improvement, Budget Management, Production Scheduling, Customer Relations, Safety Compliance, Employee Relations, Quality Assurance, Technical Problem Resolution

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Company Information: Elbit America is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For additional information, visit: ElbitAmerica.com or follow us on YouTube. Job Summary: The Operations Manager will have program and supervisory responsibilities for multiple small-to-medium size programs (or a major subset of a larger program) conducted under limited supervision of a director or Senior Manager. The Operations Manager holds financial accountability for the program and will maintain customer satisfaction by ensuring the manufacture of quality products delivered within budget and on or ahead of schedule. The Operations Manager supervises production operations and personnel for the assembly or precision components, subassemblies, complex parts or finished goods based on established methods and prints involving a variety of specialized techniques, equipment and skills and will ensure positive communication and employee relations and the consistent application of company policies. Responsibilities and Tasks: Under limited supervision of a director, lead the functional team(s) supporting assigned program(s) to achieve production and customer schedules and the manufacture of quality products within cost and schedule requirements Ensure compliance with contract terms Assist Buyer/Planner with production scheduling and cost approval Assist in proposal preparation, including profit projections, risk analysis and risk avoidance recommendations Coordinate activities with Production Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering) to prepare BOE’s and present to Director of Manufacturing for approval Prepares production plans, schedules, manpower requirements and staffing plans Supports the program manager with customer or customer representatives on program matters Effectively communicates program status, negotiate issues and maintain positive relations Proactively identify problems, their root cause and recommend (or identify and lead team to recommend) suitable solution(s) to management Drive the implementation of improvements to remedy issues Expand or maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art manufacturing practices like Lean, DFT, etc. through study, seminars and networking Recommend proven, world-class manufacturing practices to senior management Champion those initiatives approved by management internally throughout the organization and externally to the customer Drive cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement projects in Continuous Improvement manufacturing and appropriate quality standards/certifications Regularly provide constructive, performance feedback Proactively correct performance deficiencies using the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process through all the required steps Supervise the timely and accurate reporting of labor and production data Perform Labor Administrative Requirements for Represented Staff members on IPT Monitor labor and expense budgets and institute necessary cost controls to meet company’s profit goal on assigned programs Identify cost and schedule impacts and coordinate recovery activities Prepare and conduct presentations to senior management and external representatives Ensure adherence to federal and state laws and company policies and procedures including Human Resources, labor, safety, and housekeeping practices, etc. Commitment to Business Units for on-time deliveries, at established cost & quality standards Coordinate, prepare, and disseminate budgets for Product Line HPU Budgets as well as Support Budgets Manage Budgets and develop recovery plan for variance Provide product status in accordance with Master schedule Provide commitment priority to Represented Staff IAW Master Schedule Program material and technical problem resolution, coordination and oversight Elevate and eliminate obstacles to ensure 100% OTD Provide program status to BU, Support EAC/EVMS Reviews with Program Manager Participate in making or buying decisions Ensure Manufacturing Process/Procedure Integrity Coordinate activities with Support Engineering/Industrial Engineering & Operations Directors to determine capacity/equipment requirements Participate in Continuous Improvement Teams Assist in Operator & IPT member Skill enhancement Resolve “priority” issues within the Product Line and Common Process Update Monthly Program Scorecards and open action item list Ensure a Safe working area for all employees Determine priorities in conjunction with customer requirements and Master Schedule Commit to Business Unit on cost, schedule, and quality Authority to make Personnel Assignments Authority to make Personnel Performance Assessments Authority to make Personnel Hiring & Discipline Decisions Authority to Request Resources Education, Experience & License or Certification: Bachelor's degree is preferred. 5-10 years functional experience may substitute High School diploma or GED is required Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position): ESD Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department Manager Tool Kit Skills and Abilities: Ability to manage non-exempt personnel Accomplished Supervision Skills Knowledge of defense electronics manufacturing Knowledge of MRP systems Ability to resolve manufacturing problems Excellent communication skills Proven Leadership skills Excellent team forming skills Ability to effectively work with all management levels in the company in a Matrix organization Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer: Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available Flexible Vacation & PTO Paid Parental Leave Generous Employee Referral Program Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and more Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Elbit America is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. *** If you encounter issues with your application, please email TalentAcquisition@ElbitAmerica.com***

Responsibilities

The Operations Manager will oversee multiple programs, ensuring quality products are manufactured within budget and on schedule. They will lead production operations, maintain customer satisfaction, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.