Director, Operations Management

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Director, Operations Management Job Code: 44808 Job Loc ation: Huntsville AL Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hour days, 4 days a week Job Description: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Site Director of Operations to lead and oversee all operational activities at our manufacturing facility in Huntsville Alabama. In this role, you will serve as the primary operational leader responsible for the successful standup of new production lines, equipment commissioning, and the seamless transfer of manufacturing processes from one site to another. This is a unique opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization where you will have direct impact on shaping the future of our operational infrastructure and building high-performing teams from the ground up. Essential Functions: Lead and manage all day-to-day site operations including production, product management, manufacturing engineering, and tooling engineering. Indirectly lead and maintain oversight of facilities, maintenance, quality, and environmental health and safety (EHS), ensuring alignment with organizational goals, budgetary constraints, and regulatory compliance requirements Direct the full lifecycle of new production line standup activities, including scope definition, resource planning, equipment procurement, installation, qualification, and transition to steady-state production, ensuring all milestones are met on schedule and within approved budgets Oversee the planning and execution of manufacturing line transfers, coordinating cross-functional teams across engineering, supply chain, quality assurance, and program management to ensure continuity of production and minimal disruption to customer commitments during transition periods Develop, implement, and maintain a robust Project Management framework utilizing industry-standard methodologies to track, report, and govern all capital projects, facility improvements, and operational initiatives across the site Ensure successful facilities and equipment standup activities including site readiness assessments, utility infrastructure planning, equipment qualification protocols, and coordination with internal stakeholders and external contractors and vendors Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) for production output, operational efficiency, cost management, quality metrics, and safety performance, providing regular reporting to senior leadership and driving continuous improvement initiatives Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing site leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, innovation, and operational excellence across all departments Serve as the primary site liaison with executive leadership, customers, regulatory agencies, and external partners, representing the site in program reviews, audits, and strategic planning sessions Manage the site capital expenditure (CapEx) budget and operational expenditure (OpEx) budget, ensuring financial discipline and alignment with organizational priorities while identifying opportunities for cost optimization Travel up to 20% of the time to support production line transfer activities, vendor site visits, customer engagements, and corporate meetings as required Qualifications: Bac…

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