Manager, Operations Management

L3Harris•Chula Vista, CA

12h•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris is seeking an experienced Operations Manager for its Chula Vista, California location. The role oversees mechanical and electromechanical assembly operations for assemblies, subassemblies, and finished products. The Operations Manager also serves as Site Leader, with overall responsibility for all functions within the facility, including facility sustainment and the safety of assigned employees.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 9 years of experience, or a post-graduate degree with 7 years of experience; in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience in employee leadership and supervision.
7–13 years of experience in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to follow engineered assembly processes, maintain consistent quality and productivity, and train direct reports to meet the same standards.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and measurement systems.
Experience applying root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies.
Ability to identify and isolate problems and drive effective resolution.
Knowledge of engineering resource planning (ERP) systems and their functionality.

Responsibilities

Clearly communicate production goals and drive execution to meet on-time delivery requirements.
Drive performance against key metrics, including Work Order Attainment, Master Schedule Attainment, Customer On-Time Delivery, and Direct Labor Utilization.
Ensure adherence to engineered assembly processes while maintaining consistent quality and productivity.
Monitor production yields, analyze daily and weekly failure trends across processes, and lead yield improvement initiatives.
Communicate and enforce applicable safety regulations and requirements.
Lead and facilitate Lean and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the manufacturing organization.
Review and enforce the use and maintenance of work instructions, routers, logs, training matrices, calibration requirements, and company procedures.
Promote a positive organizational culture and identify, address, or escalate concerns that could negatively affect it.
Maintain detailed employee performance records, provide regular feedback on strengths and development opportunities, and prepare and deliver annual performance reviews.
Train direct reports to follow engineered assembly processes and meet consistent quality and productivity standards.
Oversee all functions within the Chula Vista facility, including facility sustainment and employee safety.