Manager Operations

Leonardo DRS, Inc.•Germantown, MD
•$107,089 - $144,570•Onsite

About The Position

DRS RADA Technologies is seeking an Operations Manager to join its rapidly growing team in Germantown, Maryland. The ideal candidate will have proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and driving operational excellence.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or related field, or equivalent
  • 5 years of relevant work experience as it pertains to the job description
  • Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application
  • Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc)
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication and writing skills
  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Responsibilities

  • Capable of resolving complex issues/problems utilizing comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Manage the development, and monitor execution, of manufacturing schedules
  • Develop budgets and manage activities to accomplish financial objectives
  • Develop and recommend short- and long-range objectives, consistent with organization guidelines
  • Coordinate operations and communications within, between, and among various functional areas
  • Ensure operations conform to the organization’s policies and procedures, values, and federal, state, and local regulations
  • Establish, monitor, and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling
  • Coordinate team members recruitment and selection, career development, and performance assessment
  • Drive continuous improvement through deployment of best practices, such as Lean Six Sigma
  • Continually identify and assess risks and deploy proactive mitigation plans
  • Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
  • Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings
  • Participate on special project teams
  • Support and lead new product introduction activities
  • Maintain knowledge of current manufacturing and continuous improvement trends in the industry

Benefits

  • comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
  • employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
  • paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave)
  • parental leave benefits
  • tuition reimbursement
  • professional development support
  • life and disability insurance coverage
  • company contribution to a health savings account
  • telemedicine
  • legal insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan
  • wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
  • programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
  • flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
  • competitive vacation
  • health/emergency leave
  • paid parental leave
  • community service hours
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