Job Title: Manager, Operations Management (Malabar, FL) (1st shift) (4/10)
Job ID: 16033
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+1 initiatives 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
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
Additional Preferred Skills:
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.
