Operational Systems Manager (Mgr Manufacturing Eng 2) 30246

Requisition Number: 30246 • Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt • Security Clearance: None • Level of Experience: Senior • Required Travel: 11–25% • Anticipated Salary Range: $128,656 – $170,000

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. The capabilities we look for include:

• Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.
• Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.
• Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.
• Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.
• Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.
• Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

Summary

The Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering group at HII Mission Technologies is hiring an Operational Systems Manager to act as a cross‑cutting leader to mature and implement manufacturing standards, systems, process improvements, and leadership development programs across Mission Technologies’ product and technology portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Deliver manufacturing ramp‑ups for strategic products and programs.
• Develop high‑performing technical and management standards for HII MT manufacturing, including work instructions, capacity modeling, daily work management, continuous improvement, and KPIs.
• Lead on‑site teams to develop capacity models that account for demand variability, headcount, equipment utilization, and supplier lead times.
• Lead on‑site teams to establish standard build procedures, perform time‑and‑motion studies, map value streams, identify bottlenecks, balance flows, and design facility layouts.
• Establish, implement, and scale best‑practice operational excellence and structured continuous improvement systems that promote relentless execution focus.
• Lead on‑site teams to implement and tailor production systems for maximum impact.
• Apprentice and develop early‑tenure industrial, manufacturing, and systems engineers.
• Establish a structured, systematic operations leadership development program.

Requirements

• 6 years relevant progressive experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; or 4 years with a Master’s degree; or High School Diploma/equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.
• System dynamics modeling and simulation experience (e.g., Simio, Python, MATLAB).
• Preference for experience with operations leadership development programs.
• Manufacturing leadership and process improvement experience.
• Familiarity with high‑complexity/defense manufacturing is a plus.
• Exceptional communication skills and ability to build rapid trust across a wide range of stakeholders, from front‑line craftspeople to senior executives.
• Comfort creating structure from ambiguity and moving quickly with imperfect data.
• Travel: 25–50 % of the time.

Benefits

• Best‑in‑class medical, dental, and vision plan choices.
• Wellness resources and employee assistance programs.
• 401(k) Savings Plan options.
• Financial planning tools and life insurance.
• Employee discounts.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Early childhood and post‑secondary education scholarships.
• Occasional bonus or other non‑recurrent compensation for qualified positions.

Pay

Anticipated salary range: $128,656 – $170,000. This range is a good‑faith estimate based on location, expectations, and responsibilities; final offers consider education, experience, and key skills.