Associate 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: Associate Mgr., Operations Management Job Code: 40507 Job Location: Tempe, Arizona Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off Job Description: Responsible for leading, developing, and coaching high performance work teams within an assigned manufacturing operation, this position will have responsibility for the safety, cost, quality, delivery, and productivity of an assigned team. This position will work closely with multiple functional areas to optimize materials flows, equipment, and workforce within the area to meet or exceed daily business objectives. The leader in this position must drive continuous improvement and remove waste from the information and material flows within the manufacturing process. Essential Functions: Develop, coordinate, lead, and execute daily production plans in the achievement of company goals, including driving compliance to business requirements, such as reporting time and attendance, safety, audits, etc. Collaborate with various Project Managers, Planning, Engineering and Quality Assurance personnel to ensure timely on‑time shipments of multiple product lines to our valued customers. Ability to adapt and succeed in a dynamic environment with ever‑changing customer requirements. Report performance and analyze data to identify potential problems and issues: Assume ownership of the problem‑solving process and develop sound plans and corrective actions to ensure adherence to quality standards, delivery schedules, cost performance, and safe working conditions. Develop and implement sound process controls; confirm routine quality and Team Leader checks and ensure all processes and procedures are executed using controlled methods and in accordance with work instructions. Ensure consistent and effective shift‑to‑shift coordination. Provide leadership and coaching that foster high team morale and effectiveness. Develop and cross‑train team members to support operational plans; ensure training plans are effective and documented. Participate in tactical planning process. Lead and/or facilitate continuous improvement efforts and projects and incorporate continuous improvement into the daily operations. Create and maintain an environment where team members recommend and implement changes in procedures to improve value‑added activities and eliminate non‑value‑added activities. Maintain neat and clean work areas and ensure compliance with safety and 5S standards; Ensure a safe work environment for all employees. Meet goals and metrics that include Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Productivity. Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance as needed. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree with 6 years prior experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. Preferred Additional Skills: Ability to effectively flow down goals from Manager into measurable tasks to subordinate levels. Ability to provide effective coaching and mentoring to develop a high performing work team. Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Systems. Strong problem solving and analytical skills. Desire to learn and continually improve. Lean Manufacturing and/or Six Sigma Green Belt certification Previous experience with vacuum technology and/or semiconductor processing. Previous experience in a high volume/high quality test environment. Prior experience in an electro‑optical testing environment under low‑light conditions. Previous Aerospace/Defense industry experience. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug‑free workplace and performs pre‑employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. 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