Senior Operations Manager
NR Consulting
Job Title: Senior Operations Manager
Job Location: Torrance, CA
Type: Fulltime (Onsite) Summary:
Job Location: Torrance, CA
Type: Fulltime (Onsite) Summary:
- Company, a premier manufacturer of critical power amplification products where our technologies and products are unparalleled in the industry. We specialize in the manufacture of microwave devices for ground-based, airborne and satellite communications, industrial and medical equipment, and radar; we are the only U.S. supplier of space-qualified Traveling Wave Tube and Traveling Wave Tube Amplifiers. We combine cutting-edge technology with world-class engineering teams to deliver innovative solutions.
- The Senior Operations Manager is a key high-level leader responsible for overseeing daily activities, optimizing organizational processes, and driving strategic initiatives to ensure efficiency and profitability.
- This role will provide hands-on leadership to the manufacturing team within a high-energy, customer- and mission-focused environment. Focus will be on the primary responsibilities of developing people, leading a high-performing team, ramping up a microelectronics production line and driving continuous and sustainable improvement in operating metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost and lead time) within the manufacturing factory. Results will be accomplished utilizing a data driven approach to achieve process standardization and the application of lean manufacturing and operations methodologies. This role interfaces cross-functionally across the Company organization and will coordinate with Program Management, Finance, Mission Assurance/Quality, Supply Chain, Production Planning, Manufacturing Engineering and Test Engineering functions.
- The ideal candidate will have an RF and microelectronics background. They will be a passionate, lean transformation champion with demonstrated success in driving transformation (both process and culture) and the ability to train the team while simultaneously driving quantifiable improvement in operating metrics.
- Operational Planning & Strategy:
- Translate operations goals into actionable daily production plans and long-term production team roadmaps.
- Meet production area annual operation plan targets.
- Lead Manufacturing/Operations processes to ensure tools, processes, and staff are aligned to business needs.
- Develop Manufacturing/Process Technology roadmap and required capital planning.
- Support pursuits and proposals in the business, including review, approval and the generation of production schedules.
- Communicate production strategies broadly to expedite adoption and institutionalization of best practices.
- Collaborate with executive leadership to develop and meet operations goals while supplying expertise and guidance on operations projects and systems.
- Manage and mentor an operations team while building a culture that supports workforce engagement, retention and efficiency improvements.
- Develop cross-functional and team relationships that support a "one team" approach to execution.
- Serve as key leader of a manufacturing team providing leadership, strategy, and execution of day-to-day operations.
- Establish and maintain an effective and clearly defined training plan for area(s) of responsibility.
- Provide strong communication and presentation skills. Deliver progress and production reports to executive team members routinely and as requested.
- Continuous Improvement and Process Optimization:
- Implement Lean Six Sigma methodologies to identify/reduce bottlenecks, eliminate waste, and continuously improve workflows utilizing KPIs and visual management.
- Analyze metrics and drive root cause / corrective actions to address any operational performance gaps.
- Develop and execute productivity improvement plans.
- Achieve program labor budgets for product lines under responsibility.
- Develop and drive cost improvement plans.
- Improve quality metrics that result in cost savings for the affected programs.
- Compliance & Quality Control:
- Ensure a healthy and safe working environment and comply with federal and state regulations through collaboration with environmental, health and safety staff.
- Ensure production areas maintain high quality standards.
- Undergraduate degree is required (Engineering, Operations Management or Business is preferred).
- A Master's degree in similar pursuits is an advantage.
- 10+ years of progressive experience in operations management, supply chain, or manufacturing with emphasis on RF passive, active and microelectronics products.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of the P&L and balance sheet while exhibiting an ownership mindset supportive of the company's growth initiatives.
- Experience with high-reliability assembly processes for highly engineered products.
- Possess a working knowledge of the cultural issues impacting lean implementation and demonstrated success in overcoming these issues.
- Experience deploying new production lines and establishing product line-based flow lines.
- Experience in applying best practice FMEA/DFMA/DTC methodologies.
- Experience in lean manufacturing implementation - Six Sigma Green/Black Belt Certification a plus.
- Demonstrated computer skills: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
- Experience leading within a union facility.
- A background in IPC and MIL STD's requirements for passive and active devices
- Experience in DC, RF, and environmental test processes.
- Background in the development/LRIP manufacturing efforts is preferred.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), and project management software.
- Demonstrated ability to successfully manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining high quality and focus on the details.
- The ability to work in a fast-moving environment under tight schedules and coordinate multiple tasks effectively.
- The successful candidate will be afforded long-term career opportunities within the Companys business based upon performance in the role.
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