Manager, 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: Manager, Operations Management Job Location: Providence, Rhode Island Job Schedule: 9X80 Regular Job Description: L3Harris Maritime is seeking an Operations Manager to join its manufacturing facility in Providence, Rhode Island. This leader will be responsible for the strategic direction and daily execution of site operations, overseeing shop floor supervisors and approximately 30 employees through direct and indirect reporting relationships. The Operations Manager will foster a safe work environment, ensure adherence to quality processes, have a Continuous Improvement mindset and deliver shop floor operations on time and within budget. This role will collaborate closely with Operations Program Management, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Production Planning, Quality Assurance, EH&S, and Facilities to achieve operational objectives. The facility manufactures seabed fiber-optic arrays, with core operations including fiber terminations, high-precision mechanical assembly, acoustic assemblies, and electronic assembly and testing. This position reports directly to the Director of Operations for Seabed Systems. Typically does not have budget or Profit & Loss (P&L) accountability but may manage certain processes or projects within a defined budget set by management. Essential Functions: Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance within 6 months of hire Lead multi-disciplinary operation in manufacturing and site. Develop and implement strategies to meet cost, quality, delivery & customer satisfaction. Develop a world-class operations team through staffing, training and talent management initiatives while serving as a role model for integrity, inclusion and diversity. Drive employee engagement through: Safety first culture Leader of standard work Factory Gemba walk process Quality improvements and zero-defect strategies Comprehensive, proactive safety initiatives Lean deployment and practices 5S+1 Problem solving (3D, 8D) Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Value Streat Mapping (VSM) of processes Collaborate with Program Management, Supply Chain, and other functional organizations across the site. Communicates with parties within and outside of the organization which include customers or vendors. Works to influence others to accept individual or team’s views or practices and changes to concepts, practices, and approaches. Requires ability to communicate with leadership regarding matters of importance to the functions or business area. May conduct briefings with senior leaders. Maintain responsibility for succession planning, organizational and talent development. Facilitate Operations, Manufacturing and Quality participation in design development to identify and address manufacturability, testability and inspect ability issues. Develop, implement and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvements. Effectively manage behavior, performance and key deliverables across the matrix organization. Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. Fundamental Knowledge i…

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