Sr. Manager, Manufacturing Operations Program Manager (ONSITE) Largo, Florida

Date Posted:

2024-04-08

Country:

United States of America

Location:

FL410: Largo FL MFG 7887 Bryan Dairy Road , Largo, FL, 33777 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace reaches across the markets it serves and its vast portfolio of expertise to dream, design and build without limits – so our customers can do the same.

We enable hybrid-electric propulsion for more fuel-efficient flights. We create lighter-weight, higher-performing structures to decrease maintenance. We reduce pilot workload with more autonomous operations. We combine modern design with innovative technology for a best-in-class cabin experience. We harness data to connect the aviation ecosystem and modern battlespace. We drive forward more sustainable practices and products. We accelerate technology and embrace digital transformation. And in doing so, push the limits of what’s possible to drive the future of aerospace with one of the deepest capability sets and broadest perspectives in the industry. 

From aircraft nose to tail and from the battlespace to deep space, we collaborate with customers, industry and pioneering technology to transform limitless ideas into breakthrough solutions – for today and the next generation, on aircraft and beyond. Because it’s not about the pieces and parts, it’s about how they all best fit together. And that’s what we know better than anyone.

This position is for an Operations Program Manager (OPM) supporting the Largo Consolidated Manufacturing Center (CMC).

The OPM is responsible for supporting the overall manufacturing operations for a large program or suite of programs within a product line portfolio with annual revenue between $50M and $200M. They are expected to oversee and coordinate all operational aspects of ongoing programs and serves as a liaison between program management, project team, and factory management.

The OPM will make strategic decisions for the direction of the program related to financial performance and manufacturing plans. The OPM should have a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of production including a thorough understanding of manufacturing related policies/procedures/practices, manufacturing quality standards, and DOD requirements.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Total program life cycle execution from bid/proposal through development/EDM, transition to deliver, production, and depot/sustainment

• Program planning, capacity analysis, schedule management, resource planning, and manufacturing execution

• Lead cost/process improvement initiatives

• Coordinate material management activities with Supply Chain

• Cost Account Manager (CAM), Estimate at Complete (EAC) development, analysis, and presentation, understanding and use of Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk and opportunity management

• Interface with both internal and external customers at Monthly Business Reviews (MBRs), Gates, EACs, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and customer visits/tours

NO RELOCATION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE

Qualifications/Experience Needed:

• Must have a minimum of 10+ professional years of relevant work experience leading in an operations, manufacturing, program, cross-functional, or equivalent environment

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience

• Effective communicator, able to develop relationships and work with personnel at all organizational levels, functional stakeholders, and internal/external customers

• Demonstrated initiative, perseverance, and creativity in problem solving, strategic planning, project and deadline administration, and utilization of business system resources

• Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to use data and information to convey a concise message to team members and key team members

• Flexibility and agility to work in an undefined development environment where processes and procedures may not always exist

• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office; Ability to manipulate and process reports and work artifacts with large amount of data

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

• Must be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with manufacturing and data analytics tools such as PRISM/APEX, CMES, Kinaxis, and PowerBI

• Experience generating