Associate Manager (Operations Management)

Job Highlights

Title	Associate Manager (Operations Management)
Type	Full Time
Experience	Required
Function	Management/Manufacturing
Location	Tulsa, OK, United States
Company	L3Harris Technologies

Company Profile

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea, and cyber domains.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting an Associate Manager (Operations Management) who will be responsible for the management of an operations function.

Directs the development and implementation of activities in fabrication area(s) to meet production goals, quality, and cost objectives.

Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.

Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.

Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

Report to the site Maritime Power Systems Sr. Mgr. of Operations.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience
• 2 years post-Secondary/Associates Degree with a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience

Work Experience

• Experience in an Operations function leadership role
• Experience with CNC Machining
• Experience with Inert-Gas Shielded Metal Arc Process (Tig) for Aluminum, or (Mig/Tig) Mild or Stainless Steel as required to support specific product lines

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ability to work O/T and weekends as needed
• Collaborate with Program Management, Supply Chain, and other functional organizations across the Philadelphia Site to manage product flow
• Consult with Operations Leadership on pertinent matters and obtain input and approval on pending matters
• Develop and implement strategies to meet cost, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction, EHS, and continuous improvement commitments
• Develop, implement, and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvements
• Direct work of employees to meet quality and on-time delivery requirements; address production challenges and communicate to appropriate leadership promptly.
• Monitor team productivity and provide performance evaluations, constructive feedback, mentorship, and discipline as needed
• Monitor training requirements and schedule staff training.
• Plan and initiate appropriate action, as possible, for recovery from fabrication cost overruns.
• Requisition replacement or additional machinery, tools, dies, or fixtures may be justified for improved productivity, cost savings, or cost avoidance.
• Review and issue drawings, including revisions, to the Shop floor on time, as well as monitor standard vs. actual hours being used concerning the current budget.
• Drive continuous improvement and employee engagement through-
• Leader of standard work
• Factory Gemba walk process
• Quality improvements and zero-defect strategies
• Comprehensive, proactive safety initiatives
• Lean deployment
• Mistake Proofing / Poke Yoke
• 5S+1
• Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Value Stream Mapping (VSM)

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Working knowledge of welding equipment controls for both processing and safety

Preferred Skills-

• Good technical skills to recognize and solve assembly and related production problems to maintain workflow
• In-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing methods, lean methodology, production planning, and quality management systems
• Proficient print interpretation specific to weld symbols and applications.
• Proven ability to identify performance issues and implement the necessary changes in a timely and effective manner
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

Benefits/Perks

Health-

• Medical with High Deductible and traditional PPO plan options, as well as, vision and a full array of supplemental health benefits
• A doctor’s service to help with referrals and second opinions for you, your family, and your parents

Family-

• 4 weeks of paid parental leave for moms and dads
• Fertility treatment
• Subsidized backup childcare and eldercare
• Adoption assistance – $5,000 per adoption/$15,000 per employee
• Pet insurance

Well-Being-

• No cap to your PTO time (for exempt employees)
• Dress for your day – wear what works for you at work
• Legal plan for you, your family, and your parents
• Discount platform
• 9/80 work schedule available for most U.S. employees

Employer’s Statement

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.