Sr Manager, Operations

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Operations to lead a cross-functional team of technicians and support personnel. This role involves driving delivery and process maturity across the site, representing the Weapons Business Unit at supply chain meetings, and supporting business development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Drive cross-functional collaboration to achieve contractual deliveries
• Lead team and process growth across Manufacturing Engineering, Planning & Production Control & Logistics to enable Manufacturing Readiness maturation
• Manage material transition into ERP system
• Represent Weapons Business Unit interests at relevant Supply Chain meetings
• Manage across boundaries to influence others
• Erect influence in the development of overall objectives and long-range goals of their respective team
• Effectively conduct Performance Management when required
• Develop subordinate leaders and work with the VP of Operations to enable significant growth in manufacturing capability
• Support business development opportunities through proposals and customer visits
• Lead team to drive day-to-day operations and prioritize within assigned work functions
• Responsible for defect reporting and interruptions to flow, with Root Cause and Corrective Action problem solving
• Develop, plan, organize and assign workflow of a department and ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget
• Represent assigned operations areas at program operations meetings
• Responsible for staffing to meet program needs and assess and develop skills and certifications to meet demand requirements
• Interact with other managers to support program priorities
• Recommend and justify capital equipment, facility renovations and tooling expenses required to meet departmental and program needs
• Aid in writing procedures, forecasts and manpower plans, while assessing planned vs. actual performance standards
• Ensure compliance and regulatory audits relevant to work area

Qualifications

• Knowledge of industry wide practices and procedures in manufacturing
• Technical knowledge of mechanical assemblies, electro-mechanical assemblies
• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of software, specifically working with spreadsheets and analyzing large data outputs
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Experience in Oracle is desired
• Knowledge of military and commercial quality specifications (AS9100 Stds)
• Knowledge of statistical techniques and applications
• Knowledge of the SIOP process and material risk mitigation
• Effective written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Ability to analyze complex specifications, drawings, procedures and schematics
• Ability to apply analytical skills to problems
• Ability to plan and organize
• Ability to effectively resolve manufacturing issues across organizations
• Ability to effectively communicate complex problems to upper management
• Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance as needed
• Thorough knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and concepts
• Six Sigma and Lean certifications are preferred

Education and Experience

• 8 years’ experience in manufacturing and 5 years in a leadership position
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Industrial Engineering is highly preferred
• Graduate degree in Engineering or Business Management is preferred