Sr Manager, Operations

Sr Manager, Operations Job Summary

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The Senior Manager of Operations will manage Manufacturing Engineering, Planning and Production Control and Logistics to execute deliveries and drive Transition-to-Production Maturation across the site. This position leads functional leaders across a variety of advanced manufacturing technologies to include electro-mechanical assembly, drone, hypersonic, advanced materials, and precision guided weapons systems.

• Work cross-functionally with Engineering teams to mature product for production, key test events or prototype activities.
• 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.
• Manage across boundaries to influence others.
• Exert influence in the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of their respective team.
• Ensure functional leaders can effectively conduct Performance Management when required.
• Lead functional leaders 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 a department(s) and ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Develop subordinate leaders via delegation of duties, coaching, and mentorship.
• Represent assigned operations areas at program operations meetings.
• Responsible for staffing of their team to meet program needs, and the assessment and development of skills and certifications to meet demand requirements.
• Interact with other managers to support program priorities.
• Recommend and justify capital equipment and tooling expenses required to meet departmental and program needs.
• Assist with writing procedures, forecasts and manpower plans, while assessing planned vs. actual performance standards.
• Ensure functional leaders pass compliance and regulatory audits relevant to their work area.

• This position is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions.
• This position is subject to a variety of physical and atmospheric conditions.
• This position may require the use of Personal Protective Equipment if the employee is exposed to noise, dust, fumes or chemicals or any other situation that would require the use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• This position is subject to working conditions peculiar to this position (e.g., travel to suppliers and subcontractors if required).

• Knowledge of industry wide practices and procedures in manufacturing.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical assemblies, electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software, specifically working with spreadsheets and analyzing large data outputs.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. Experience in Oracle is desired.
• Knowledge of military and commercial quality specifications (AS9100 Stds).
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and applications.
• Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex specifications, drawings, procedures and schematics.
• Ability to apply analytical skills to problems.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Ability to effectively resolve manufacturing issues across organizations.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex problems to upper management.
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance as needed.
• Thorough knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and concepts. Six Sigma and Lean certifications are preferred.
• 8 years’ experience in manufacturing and 5 years in a leadership position to demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the job duties.
• Engineering Bachelor's degree required. Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering is highly preferred. Graduate degree in Engineering or Business Management is preferred.

• Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off…