Senior Manager, Operations Management

L3Harris•Camden, NJ

2d•$126,000 - $234,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Operations leads site-wide manufacturing at the Power Systems Camden, New Jersey facility, ensuring performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People for electromechanical assembly and test value streams. The role drives long-range operations planning, Lean transformation, and predictable program execution, working closely with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and Test. The Senior Manager represents Operations in executive and customer reviews, supports performance recovery when needed, and builds a scalable, high-performing organization for future growth. The role requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across the function. It oversees a mixed union and non-union workforce and has responsibility for production operations, scheduling, labor and material flow, operational budgets, capital planning, resource allocation, site strategy, continuous improvement, and new product introduction readiness. The position also develops and coaches staff and ensures compliance with customer, regulatory, and quality-system requirements. The listed salary range for New Jersey is $126,000–$234,000. Final compensation may vary based on factors including experience and geographic location. Benefits include health and disability insurance, a 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, an employee assistance program, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. Benefit availability may vary based on hire date, schedule type, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience; or a graduate degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
Demonstrated success leading multi-value-stream operations, including managers and cross-functional leaders.
Advanced expertise in Lean transformation and factory flow optimization.
Proven track record delivering predictable schedule, cost, quality, and throughput performance.
Executive-level communication skills and experience leading customer and executive reviews.
Strong proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, SIOP/IBP processes, and performance management.
Broad management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across the function.

Nice To Haves

Lean/Six Sigma certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead production operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and throughput goals.
Direct scheduling, labor planning, and material flow to support efficient and predictable execution.
Oversee a mixed union and non-union workforce, ensuring effective leadership, employee relations, and consistent application of policies and work rules.
Manage operational budgets, capital planning, and resource allocation.
Develop and execute site operations strategy, including SIOP/IBP, capacity planning, and long-term investment needs.
Drive Lean transformation and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance flow, reduce waste, and improve performance.
Ensure readiness for new product introduction, including process validation, configuration control, and transition to full-rate production.
Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, and customers to meet program and delivery commitments.
Develop and coach managers, supervisors, and technical staff; build a strong talent pipeline and succession plans.
Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory, and quality system requirements, maintaining audit readiness and strong data integrity.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Represent Operations in executive and customer reviews and support performance recovery when needed.