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Job Title: Sr. Supervisor, Operations Management

Job Code: OMM3

Job Location:Clifton, NJ

Job Schedule: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling80hoursworked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Operations Program Manager (OPM) will represent Operations as the primary responsible individual for achievement of cost and schedule commitments to the Program Office and external customer. The OPM will be the primary interface from Operations to the Program Management Office (PMO) and other functions (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance), coordinating the action plans and needs of production operations. The OPM will work with other OPM's to resolve priority conflicts on the shop floor in support of all program objectives. The OPM will develop and execute manufacturing program plans and schedules to ensure successful execution of production. The OPM will lead the manufacturing support team through problem resolution efforts by understanding program goals, tradeoffs and schedules. The OPM will also support proposal preparation for both new business and changes in scope to existing programs. The OPM will also participate in Capacity Planning for the site by providing details on future forecasted work to the Plant's Master Scheduling Team and by collaborating with Master Scheduling to maintain manufacturing & test schedules for active projects. The OPM will be a primary contributor to the development of process improvements aimed at improving cost and schedule performance by leading and engaging cross functional teams to identify and capitalize on areas of opportunity.

Essential Functions:

• Primary conduit between program office and the Operations organization for development, production and/or spares/repairs activity on assigned programs, driving overall program plan and day to day results
• Has authority and accountability for the technical, risk/opportunity, and schedule performance of all Operations scope on the assigned program
• Frequent collaboration with multiple functions (e.g., Engineering, Quality, Contracts, Manufacturing, etc.) and the program office to promote successful action planning and execution
• Support overall Program by contributing schedule inputs and changes into the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS), maintaining timely and effective change management processes and procedures
• Monitor RAIL (Rolling Action Item List) performance and ensuring that issues are addressed immediately and corrective actions and recovery plans are implemented expeditiously
• Plan and coordinate activities to support verification and validation of new processes and product improvements
• Support multidisciplinary program reviews and presentations throughout the different phases of development, certification, and production readiness with internal and external stakeholders
• Project Management
• Ensure all Manufacturing and Production Readiness Reviews are performed on assigned programs as applicable.
• Facilitate Operations, Manufacturing and Quality participation in design development to identify and address manufacturability, testability and inspectability issues
• Support the organization in the development and implementation of operating philosophies and business strategies
• Develop, implement and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvements and promoting Lean initiatives that drive cost savings
• Effectively manage performance and key deliverables across a matrix organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Skills:

• Relevant experience in leading a multi-functional, technically oriented, Integrated Product Team in an operations environment
• Experience in manufacturing; preferably experience in Shop Operations. Operations Planning, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement also desirable.
• Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments
• Demonstrated knowledge of computer based project management tools associated with resource planning, scheduling and cost monitoring is desirable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated experience to identify process constraints, develop improvement plans, and process to improve
• Advanced knowledge and use of MS Office products, including Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Skilled in the deployment and use of Lean and 6 Sigma manufacturing tools/methods.
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills for collaborating with all levels of the organization
• Manufacturing Processes, Flow, Shop Orders, Bill Of Material, Routers, Drawing, Etc.
• Operations Leadership Experience
• Project and/or Program Management Experience
• Continuous Process Improvement / Lean Six Sigma Experience
• Key Performance Indicator (KPI's) Management
• ERP/MRP Experience (Supply & Demand)
• PMP Certification

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role inNew Jersey or NYC areas is $76,500 -$141,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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