Associate Manager, Operations Management (1st Shift)

Job Title: Associate Manager, Operations Management Job Code: 19101 Job Location: Malabar, FL 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. Responsibilities include:

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+1initiatives 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

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

Preferred Additional Skills:

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

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

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.