Manager, Operations Management (Malabar, FL) (1st shift) (4/10)

at  L3Harris Technologies

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The product line manager is responsible for planning, controlling, measuring, and coordinating all aspects of their assigned product line(s) in order to meet external and internal requirements. Lead a diverse cross-functional team and run complex projects to meet commitments in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost targets. Continually increase profitability, efficiencies, safety, and quality of a product line(s). The product line manager will be the primary interface with Program Managers and is responsible for weekly team meetings to discuss product strategies and status as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in mechanical, electrical, aerospace, or industrial engineering with a minimum of 9 years DoD, Space, or Avionics manufacturing environment experience, OR Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing principles; mistake proofing, 3P, 5S+1, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Analysis, Gemba, Pull-Flow, etc
• Experience in leading a cross functional team or previous supervisory experience

ADDITIONAL PREFERRED SKILLS:

• 6 Sigma Green/Black Belt
• Experience with (or understanding) of Earned Value Management (EVM) and its principles
• Experience in Material Planning and knowledge of ERP/MRP systems
• Experience with (or understanding) of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)
• Experience managing production programs involving the build, integration and test of electronic and/or electromechanical systems
• Experience developing proposal inputs
• MBA or MS Degree
• Strong interpersonal Skills
• Strong business acumen – understands big picture
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Strong written and communication skills

• Managing direct reports to ensure schedules for the product line(s) are achieved. This includes ensuring that the product line(s) are properly staffed in accordance with program requirements
• Ensuring employee safety throughout the operation process, developing/enhancing Job Safety Analysis (JSA) where required
• Champion safety and 5S+1 initiatives to drive an improved culture for product line(s)
• Effectively collaborates and communicates across functional departments to ensure an efficient transition of hardware through the factory
• Serve as the cost account manager (CAM) and meet cost targets and estimated costs at completion
• Eliminate waste, utilizing lean manufacturing principles, resulting in improved efficiency, lead time reductions, and process improvements
• Lead product line Gemba process and strive for 100% engagement of the staff
• Create a product line team environment, leading to Lean 2 Second improvements to increase profitability and improve lead-times
• Develop proposal strategies and review operations bid and proposals prior to management approval
• Develop, maintain and update capacity, capital and resource (manpower, equipment, tools) planning inputs that ensure product line execution capability
• Identify and coordinate capital expenditures and project completion for product line
• Monitor failure trends and quality defects and drive resolutions that achieve a “zero” defect culture with no escapes to our customers
• Analyze product line operations (daily, weekly, monthly) and initiate timely corrective actions to ensure efficient production flow and achievement of product line goals