Operational Systems Manager (Mgr Manufacturing Eng 2) 30487

HII's Mission Technologies division • Arlington, VA

6d • $128,656 - $170,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

HII Mission Technologies Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering group is hiring an Operational Systems Manager to act as a cross-cutting leader to mature and implement manufacturing standards, systems, process improvements, and leadership development programs across Mission Technology’s product and technology portfolio.

Requirements

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.
• System dynamics modeling and simulation experience (e.g., Simio, Python, MATLAB)
• Manufacturing leadership and process improvement experience
• Exceptional communication skills
• Capable of building rapid trust across a wide range of stakeholders, including front-line craftspeople and senior executives
• Comfort creating structure from ambiguity & moving quickly with imperfect data
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Preference for experience with operations leadership development programs
• Familiarity with high-complexity / defense manufacturing is a plus

Responsibilities

• Deliver manufacturing ramp-ups for strategic products and programs
• Develop high-performing technical and management standards for HII MT manufacturing, including standards for work instructions, capacity modeling, daily work management, continuous improvement, and KPIs
• Lead on-site teams to develop capacity models that account for demand variability, headcount, equipment utilization, and supplier lead times
• Lead on-site teams to establish standard build procedures, perform time-and-motion studies, map value streams, identify bottlenecks, balance flows, and design facility layouts
• Establish, implement, and scale best-practice operational excellence and structured continuous improvement systems that promote relentless execution focus
• Lead on-site teams to implement and tailor production systems for maximum impact
• Apprentice and develop early-tenure industrial, manufacturing, and systems engineers
• Establish structured, systematic operations leadership development program

Benefits

• best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices
• wellness resources
• employee assistance programs
• Savings Plan Options (401(k))
• financial planning tools
• life insurance
• employee discounts
• paid holidays and paid time off
• tuition reimbursement
• early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: High school or GED