Senior Manager, Operations Management

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Manager, Operations Management

Job Code: 38852

Job Location: Camden, AR

Job Schedule: 4/10 Mon – Thur Work Schedule: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week

Job Description: 

L3Harris Technologies is excited to invite a seasoned leadership professional to join our Camden, AR team as a Senior Manager of Operations. With over a decade of experience, you will drive our 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. Join an empowering environment where you will develop, implement, and evaluate success metrics to foster continuous innovation and operational prowess.

Why Join Us? As a Manager of Operations, you will play a critical role in leading high-impact projects and managing multimillion-dollar budgets and capital expenditures. You will have the unique opportunity to oversee and innovate across multiple pillars of our production operations, including manufacturing engineering, quality, and supply chain activities.

Essential Functions: 

• In this role, you will inspire and manage a talented team of 4-6 direct reports, guiding them through casting operations and final assembly processes for both established and exciting new product lines. Your leadership will be pivotal in developing and implementing robust strategies aimed at optimizing cost, enhancing quality, ensuring on-time delivery, and exceeding customer satisfaction. Through continuous improvement and innovative thinking, you will:
• 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 your exceptional problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 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.

Join us at L3Harris Technologies and apply your rich experience to drive operational excellence, innovation, and growth in a role that is both challenging and rewarding. Lead with us towards a brighter future in aerospace and defense!