Manufacturing Operations Mgr

Overview

We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. We are part of Textron Inc, a leading multi-industry company with brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, and more. Our company leverages a global network to provide customers with innovative products and services.

But our business is all about people – the customers who rely on us and the exceptional team that brings our mission to life. We have more than 50 years of industry experience and operate as a mid-sized company that combines the agility of a small business with the scale to solve big problems. We work across functions, sites, and business lines, focusing on seven domains:
Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations. Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems.

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In this role, you will be responsible for:

The Manager of Manufacturing Operations will manage assembly, fabrication and Transition-to-Production operations for the Sub-Assembly, Assembly and Final Assembly areas of manufacturing production (e.g. mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, composite material fabrication and bonding, wiring, light machining coordination, light painting).

• Manage and lead various product assembly efforts, while resolving the most complex issues involving the manufacturing process.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering teams to mature product for key test events or prototype activities.
• Manage product through all stages of assembly and test, through delivery to customer.
• Manage the aesthetic appearance, maintenance of, and flow of product through the respective manufacturing areas.
• Manage across boundaries to influence others.
• Exert influence in the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of their respective team.
• Organize day-to-day operations and prioritization within assigned work area.
• 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 lead personnel through delegation of duties, coaching, and mentorship.
• Represent assigned manufacturing 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 and planners to support program priorities.
• Recommend and justify capital equipment and tooling expenses required to meet departmental and program needs.
• Perform administrative tasks including writing employee performance evaluations, analyzing training needs, and monitoring standard work practices in production.
• Assist with writing procedures, forecasts and manpower plans, while assessing planned vs. actual performance standards.
• Lead compliance and regulatory audits relevant to their work area.
• Practice Lean Manufacturing principles and concepts.

• 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 exposed to noise, dust, fumes or chemicals or any other situation that would require PPE.
• 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.
• Technical knowledge of composite structure processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite, especially spreadsheets and analyzing large data outputs.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. Experience in Oracle is desired.
• Knowledge of military and commercial quality specifications (AS9100 Standards).
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and applications.
• Thorough knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and…