Associate Manager, Operations Management
About The Position
The Associate Manager, Operations Management will manage the Air Vehicles Manufacturing team and Manufacturing Technicians within the Manufacturing Department in the Agile Development Group in Ashburn, Virginia. These teams support manufacturing next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS/UAV). The role plans and establishes operational objectives, leads and reviews direct reports’ work to maintain workflow and productivity, and ensures daily, weekly, monthly, and annual objectives are achieved. It provides input on hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and compensation decisions for direct reports. The position requires strong communication skills to work with internal and external parties, explain and interpret policies and procedures, and improve processes, along with practical knowledge of managing projects, processes, and employees and strong manufacturing knowledge. The Agile Development Group develops disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems, advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies, combining small-company agility with big-company experience. The role is onsite in Ashburn, Virginia, on a 9/80 schedule: employees work nine out of every 14 days, totaling 80 hours, with every other Friday off.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
- Active U.S. Secret security clearance.
- Practical knowledge of leading and managing projects, processes, and employees.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing.
- Strong communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Working experience executing earned value management (EVM).
- Manufacturing experience, preferably in shop operations; operations planning, quality assurance, or continuous improvement experience is also desirable.
- Experience deploying and using Lean and Six Sigma manufacturing tools and methods.
- Knowledge of manufacturing methods, specifically composites, metals, and electronics.
- Experience leading small teams.
- Experience using computer-based project management tools for resource planning, scheduling, and cost monitoring.
- Experience creating and managing manufacturing schedules.
- Technical writing experience, specifically work instructions and process documentation.
- Experience in aviation or military systems manufacturing.
- Experience creating and presenting performance metrics.
- Experience with capital equipment justification and BOEs.
- Experience using Microsoft Office products.
- Excellent people skills, including collaboration in a multidisciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
- Experience with Power BI or data analytics.
- Experience or certification in Lean practices such as 5S and Six Sigma.
Responsibilities
- Manage electro-mechanical assembly and manufacturing staff, facilities, and equipment, including scheduling, task delegation, timesheet approval, mid-year and annual reviews, career development, and manpower analysis and staffing.
- Maintain accountability for AS9100 compliance in manufacturing areas.
- Support management and audits of 5S, FOD, expired materials, and Tool Control in manufacturing shop-floor areas.
- Support manufacturing efficiency targets and on-time delivery goals through personnel accountability, training, planning, and improvement efforts.
- Manage group overhead spending and ordering of shop supplies and tooling.
- Promote new manufacturing processes, techniques, and materials.
- Identify, lead, and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
- Provide technical input on design for manufacturing (DFM) for components.
- Work with PMs, IPT leads, and/or CAMs to provide ROMs and labor estimates.
- Plan and establish operational objectives, lead and review direct reports’ work, and ensure daily, weekly, monthly, and annual objectives are achieved.
- Provide input for hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and compensation decisions for direct reports.
- Communicate with internal and external parties to explain and interpret policies and procedures and improve processes.
Benefits
- Health and disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Education assistance
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Company-paid holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
