Operations Program Manager IV
About The Position
In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability. In this role you will be part of the Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) product line and directly responsible for leading a dynamic program running multiple contracts concurrently as well as a lead on the ACES OPM team. This person will act as a mentor and coach for junior employees on the team to provide guidance and leadership on all aspects of the OPM role. ACES is developing the next generation of expendable countermeasures and dispenser solutions leveraging our 40-year history in these technologies. Building on foundational programs such as ALE-55 and ALE-47 we are positioned well for continued growth. This Operations Program Manager will oversee and manage the Operations project(s) and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Prepares project execution plan and identifies technical and business resources needed. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.
Requirements
- Masters degree or equivalent in engineering, operations, and business/ finance.
- 10+ years work experience or equivalent experience in manufacturing.
- Proficient with MS Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Strong communication skills both verbally and written to present to all levels of leadership.
- Highly motivated and solution oriented, continuous improvement mindset.
- Excellent organizational skills, able to execute multiple projects simultaneously and effectively.
- Ability to hold others accountable to actions and action closure.
- Must be able to obtain secret clearance.
Responsibilities
- Leading the operations team by working with Manufacturing management, Supplier quality management, Supply Chain management, Procurement, and Logistics to drive problem resolution.
- Partnering with 6 supporting factories across the country to remove roadblocks and provide leadership support to overcome stops on the manufacturing floor.
- Driving down (HPU), Defects, unit production cost (UPC), Scrap and Rework data, and working crossing functionally to identify areas for efficiencies, cost reduction, and other opportunities.
- Effectively holding functions accountable to action item closure and driving resolution.
- Proactive approach for new production lots utilizing lessons learned
- Providing concise communications and critical data up the leadership path and presenting in/to Product Line and Customers.
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
- company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
