Sr. Manager of Operations (New Product Introduction)

About the role

The Senior Manager of Operations for Integrated Vision Solutions in Londonderry is responsible for the strategic and daily execution of the operations function – including the safety, quality, delivery, cost and productivity of the manufacturing teams assigned. This position will work closely with multiple functional areas to optimize material flow, equipment, and manpower within the area to meet or exceed daily business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Cross-Functional Team Leadership & Communication - Provide effective leadership and clear communication across production, quality, engineering, supply chain, planning, and manufacturing engineering teams. Oversee all shifts, including day, night, and weekend operations, ensuring alignment and engagement.
• Operational Decision-Making & Resource Allocation - Exercise authority to make operational decisions, allocate resources, and approve expenditures to ensure efficient and effective manufacturing operations, leveraging capacity analyses to develop and execute production ramp plans.
• Production Planning, Execution & Issue Resolution - Lead production planning, scheduling, and execution activities. Proactively identify, mitigate, and resolve technical and schedule issues to ensure on-time delivery and operational continuity.
• Safety, Quality, Delivery, Employee, and Cost Performance - Champion a “Safety First, Quality Always” culture by setting, monitoring, and driving performance against key operational KPIs for safety, quality, delivery, employee engagement, and cost. Lead initiatives to continuously improve these metrics and foster a safe, high-performing work environment.
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing principles to drive continuous improvement, eliminate waste, and optimize material and process flows. Lead and support projects that enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Succession Planning & Talent Development - Maintain responsibility for succession planning, organizational development, and talent growth to ensure a high-performing, sustainable team. Mentor and develop direct reports to build future leadership capability.
• Operational Reporting & Stakeholder Engagement - Provide regular operational updates and reports in accordance with established Sector and Segment requirements. Engage regularly with senior leadership and program management to communicate performance, challenges, and opportunities.
• Customer & Compliance Support - Support customer audits and visits, including facility tours and operational presentations. Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards, internal policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Strategic Planning, Capital Planning & Business Case Development - Contribute to long-term operational strategy, capital planning, and business case development to support growth and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proposal, Business Development, and Financial Support - Serve as the primary contributor, through direct reports, for operational input to proposals and business development efforts, including control account management (CAM) and Estimates at Complete (EAC), ensuring alignment with organizational capabilities and objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management, Engineering, or similar field and minimum 12 years prior related experience with manufacturing methods, lean methodology, product quality management systems. 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.
• Experience in Defense and optics manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with CostPoint or similar MRP/ERP systems.
• Demonstrated experience with control account management (CAM) and/or contributing to Estimates at Complete (EAC).
• Proven track record of effective cross-functional collaboration with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Planning, and Manufacturing Engineering teams.
• Experience with electro-optical assembly and cleanroom environments is a plus.
• Advanced degree (MBA, MS in Engineering, etc.) is a plus but not required.

Benefits

L3Harris is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits package to support the health, financial security, and well-being of our employees and their families. Details on specific benefits can vary based on location and employment status.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $150,000 - $200,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

Skills

Strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, operational decision-making, resource allocation, production planning, issue resolution, safety, quality, delivery, employee engagement, and cost performance.

Benefits

L3Harris offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more. Specific details on benefits can vary based on location and employment status.

Contact Information

To apply for this position, please submit your resume. For additional information, please contact [Contact Name] at [Phone Number] or [Email Address].