Manufacturing Operations Mgr.

Textron • Wilmington, MA

2d

About The Position

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for: The Manager of Manufacturing Operations will manage assembly, fabrication and Transition-to-Production operations for the Sub-Assembly, Assembly and Final Assembly areas of manufacturing production (e.g. mechanical assembly, electro-mechanical assembly, composite material fabrication and bonding, wiring, light machining coordination, light painting).

Requirements

• Knowledge of industry wide practices and procedures in manufacturing.
• Technical knowledge of mechanical assemblies, electro-mechanical assemblies.
• Technical knowledge of composite structure processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software, specifically working with spreadsheets and analyzing large data outputs.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems. Experience in Oracle is desired.
• Knowledge of military and commercial quality specifications (AS9100 Stds).
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and applications.
• Thorough knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and concepts.
• Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to analyze complex specifications, drawings, procedures and schematics.
• Ability to apply analytical skills to problems.
• Ability to plan and organize.
• Ability to effectively resolve manufacturing issues across organizations.
• Leadership and training skills for a large team of assemblers and technicians.
• Ability to effectively communicate complex problems to upper management
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance as needed
• Typically requires 5-7 years’ experience in manufacturing or equivalent education or experience to demonstrate the ability to successfully perform the job duties.
• Bachelor's degree required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in Oracle is desired.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Management/Business is highly preferred. Relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of an engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead various product assembly efforts, while resolving the most complex issues involving the manufacturing process.
• Work cross-functionally with Engineering teams to mature product for key test events or prototype activities.
• Manage product through all stages of assembly and test, through delivery to customer.
• Manage the aesthetic appearance, maintenance of, and flow of product through the respective manufacturing areas.
• Manage across boundaries to influence others.
• Exert influence in the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of their respective team.
• Organize day-to-day operations and prioritization within assigned work area.
• Responsible for defect reporting and interruptions to flow, with Root Cause and Corrective Action problem solving.
• Develop, plan, organize and assign the workflow of a department (s) and ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget.
• Develop subordinate lead personnel through delegation of duties, coaching, and mentorship.
• Represent assigned manufacturing areas at program operations meetings.
• Responsible for staffing of their team to meet program needs, and the assessment and development of skills and certifications to meet demand requirements.
• Interact with other managers and planners to support program priorities.
• Recommend and justify capital equipment and tooling expenses required to meet departmental and program needs.
• Perform administrative tasks including writing employee performance evaluations, analyzing training needs, and monitoring standard work practices in production.
• Assist with writing procedures, forecasts and manpower plans, while assessing planned vs. actual performance standards.
• Lead compliance and regulatory audits relevant to their work area.
• Practice Lean Manufacturing principles and concepts.

Benefits

• Flexible Work Schedules: Enjoy compressed work week schedule that varies by allowing for additional days off such as 9/80 and 4/10s, leading to additional Fridays off work!
• Paid Time Off: Enjoy over 6 weeks of total paid time off (PTO) that consist of 120 hours of vacation, 56 hours of illness/personal time and 80 hours of holiday.
• Tuition Reimbursement: We believe in investing in the progress and growth of our employee’s. Receive up to $10,000 for relevant graduate degrees per calendar year.
• Dress for Your Day: No day is the same, so we don’t think you should dress like it. Dress smart for an important meeting, wear jeans for a casual day at the office or on the shop floor.
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Choose plans that fit your lifestyle- 3 medical plans, prescription drug coverage, dental, vision, additional life insurance coverage. Company paid benefits include basic life insurance, short- and long-term disability and employee assistance program. Comprehensive wellness incentive plan and annual fitness reimbursement program.
• Future Savings: Receive a company contribution to your 401k up to 9%25 of your salary! The earlier you start your career with us, the more you save.
• Employee Discounts: We provide a one-stop-shop for access to exclusive offers and deep discounts from over 30,000 merchants and millions of products such as Bose, Apple, FitBit, HP, At&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, travel discounts and more!
• Many More Benefits: Textron Systems offers additional benefits such as service awards, cell phone retail discounts, travel and gym membership discounts, emergency travel assistance, home and auto discounts, adoption assistance and more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level