Sr Manager, Operations

Sr Manager, Operations

We are Textron Systems, a leading developer of defense technologies and services.

In this role you will lead a cross‑functional team of technicians and support personnel to execute deliveries and drive Transition‑to‑Production Maturation across the site.

• Drive cross‑functional collaboration among touch labor, scheduling & planning, manufacturing engineering, machine shop, quality engineering and inspection teams to achieve contractual deliveries.
• Drive team and process growth across Manufacturing Engineering, Planning & Production Control & Logistics to enable Manufacturing Readiness maturation.
• Drive the material transition of programs into the ERP system.
• Represent Weapons Business Unit interests at relevant Supply Chain meetings.
• Manage across boundaries to influence others.
• Exert influence in the development of overall objectives and long‑range goals of the team.
• Effectively conduct performance management when required.
• Develop subordinate leaders and work with the Vice President of Operations to enable significant growth in manufacturing capability.
• Work with executive leadership, program and business development teams to author proposals and support onsite customer visits to capture business.
• Lead team to drive day‑to‑day operations and prioritization within assigned work functions.
• Responsible for defect reporting and interruptions to flow, with root cause and corrective action problem solving.
• Develop, plan, organize and assign the workflow of the department(s) and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Represent assigned operations areas at program operations meetings.
• Responsible for staffing to meet program needs, and assessment and development of skills and certifications.
• Interact with other managers to support program priorities.
• Recommend and justify capital equipment, facility renovations and tooling expenses required to meet departmental and program needs.
• Assist with writing procedures, forecasts and manpower plans, while assessing planned versus actual performance standards.
• Ensure the group can pass compliance and regulatory audits relevant to their work area.

• This position is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• This position may require the use of personal protective equipment if exposed to noise, dust, fumes or chemicals.
• Typical physical conditions may include travel to satellite sites, suppliers and subcontractors.

• Knowledge of industry‑wide manufacturing practices and procedures.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical and electro‑mechanical assemblies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with strong spreadsheet and data analysis skills.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems; experience with Oracle is desired.
• Knowledge of military and commercial quality specifications (AS9100).
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and applications.
• Knowledge of the SIOP process and material risk mitigation.
• Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex specifications, drawings, procedures and schematics.
• Analytical problem‑solving skills.
• Planning and organizing skills.
• Ability to resolve manufacturing issues across organizations.
• Ability to communicate complex problems to upper management.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles;
  Six Sigma and Lean certifications preferred.
• 8 years of manufacturing experience, 5 years in a leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred); graduate degree preferred.

• Flexible work schedules, compressed work week, 9/80 and 4/10 options.
• Over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO): 120 hours vacation, 56 hours illness/personal, 80 hours holiday.
• Tuition reimbursement up to $10,000 per calendar year for graduate degrees.
• Dress for your day policy; casual workplace attire.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, additional life coverage, wellness incentives, fitness reimbursement.
• 401(k) contribution up to 9% of salary.
• Employee discounts from more than 30,000 merchants.
• Additional benefits: service awards, phone, travel, gym, emergency assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance.

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.