Director, Operations Management- Electronic Warfare

Job Title: Director, Operations Management Job Code: 36840 Job Location: Clifton, NJ Job Schedule: 980-REG Job Description L3Harris Technologies is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as Director of Operations for its Electronic Warfare Division of the Spectrum Superiority Sector (S2) located at its Clifton, New Jersey facility. This role requires a highly‑skilled leader capable of driving operational excellence across diverse functions, ensuring aligned efforts with organizational goals, and fostering an inclusive, motivated workforce focused on continuous improvement. This position will be responsible for leading all aspects of the division’s operations and manufacturing strategy to ensure customers receive zero-defect products on time and within budget. The role oversees a cross‑functional team of approximately 250+ employees, with 9 direct reports, spanning manufacturing, test, production planning, quality, depot/repairs, inventory management, government property, environmental health and safety, and continuous improvement. It supports all company divisions and departments, interacts with internal and external stakeholders, and engages with current and potential customers and suppliers. The focus includes driving cultural improvements, reducing cost of poor quality, sustaining AS9100 certification, and managing operational execution of a high‑mix portfolio of electronic warfare products. Essential Functions Execute manufacturing objectives and strategies to meet completion goals while achieving results using ethical and fair business practices. Lead multidisciplinary operations across manufacturing, supply chain, quality, inventory management, continuous improvement, and EH&S. Serve as an effective coach/mentor. Oversee succession planning, organizational and talent development. Drive Lean/Quality initiatives within the manufacturing base (labor and equipment), including: Kanban systems Mistake Proofing / Poke Yoke Factory Gemba 5S+1 Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) Value Stream Mapping (VSM) Develop a world‑class operations team through staffing, training, and talent management initiatives while serving as a role model for integrity, inclusion, and diversity. Act as an agent of change, proactively implementing new processes to improve the operations organization. Present metrics and information to executive leadership on a recurring basis. Manage internal customer relationships and priorities across a diverse product portfolio with competing interests. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 19 years of prior related experience. 8 years of progressive operations experience, including at least 4 years of management experience. Preferred Additional Skills Active TS/SCI clearance preferred. 8 years of Aerospace and Defense related experience preferred. 8 years of progressive operations experience, including at least 4 years of management experience, preferred. Experience with earned value management (EVM). Experience with cost accounting both direct and indirect. Experience in the following fields of operational excellence: Understanding of lean principles around pull systems, mix/max controls, etc. Salary In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New Jersey area is $148,500- $275,000. Equal Opportunity Employer 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, 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 note that many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. Please refer to the E‑Verify Poster in English and Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please refer to English and Spanish materials. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harris Geospatial Solutions