Senior Manager, Operations Management

L3Harris Technologies•Camden, AR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

L3Harris Technologies is inviting a seasoned leadership professional to join their Camden, AR team as a Senior Manager of Operations. With over a decade of experience, this role will drive the mission to exceed operational excellence and spearhead transformative initiatives. This is an opportunity to lead the strategic direction of the organization’s manufacturing and production planning efforts, ensuring seamless operation and alignment with business goals. The role is in an empowering environment where success metrics will be developed, implemented, and evaluated to foster continuous innovation and operational prowess. As a Manager of Operations, this individual will play a critical role in leading high-impact projects and managing multimillion-dollar budgets and capital expenditures. They will have the unique opportunity to oversee and innovate across multiple pillars of production operations, including manufacturing engineering, quality, and supply chain activities.

Requirements

Requires broad management and leadership knowledge to lead cross-department project teams or manage across the function.
Typically has mastery within a specific technical area or broad expertise across multiple related job areas.
Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience.
Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

Exceptional problem-solving capabilities and a metric-driven mindset to drive performance across all functions.
Demonstrated experience in quickly identifying and addressing performance issues.
Versatility and strong communication skills to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Proven ability to build cohesive, high-performing teams and inspire followership across all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

Inspire and manage a talented team of 4-6 direct reports, guiding them through casting operations and final assembly processes for both established and new product lines.
Develop and implement robust strategies aimed at optimizing cost, enhancing quality, ensuring on-time delivery, and exceeding customer satisfaction.
Develop a world-class operations team fostering growth through strategic staffing, rigorous training programs, and dynamic talent management.
Drive employee engagement with a strong focus on operational excellence through initiatives such as Factory Gemba walks, quality improvement strategies, and comprehensive safety protocols.
Champion best practices by maintaining a well-organized workspace with 5S+1 methodologies and deploying Value Stream Mapping (VSM) to streamline processes.
Responsibility for succession planning and organizational development to cultivate a resilient and forward-thinking team.
Effectively manage performance and deliver key results across a dynamic matrix organization, showcasing exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.