Associate Manager, Operations Management

Job Title: Associate Manager, Operations Management Job Code: 40453 Job Location: Malabar, FL Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10-hour days, 4 days a week (Monday - Thursday) Job Description The Shared Services Operations Manager is responsible for leading complex operational functions, driving execution across multiple teams, and ensuring performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. This role provides strategic and tactical leadership for day-to-day operations, develops team capability, and partners cross-functionally to achieve business objectives through Kaizen, Blitz and small continuous improvement initiatives. The shared services team is comprised of multiple work cell teams including Kit Verification and Manufacturing Set Up, SMT Assembly as well as Ruggedization and Specialty CCA Rework lab. Essential Functions Establish goals and objectives for production teams with direct impact on short-term operational results and department performance Manage direct reports to ensure schedules for the product line(s) are achieved, including ensuring that the product line(s) are properly staffed in accordance with program requirements and selecting, developing, and evaluating personnel through performance management and coaching Ensure employee safety throughout the operation process, developing and enhancing Job Safety Analysis (JSA) where required Champion safety and 5S+1 initiatives to drive an improved culture for the product line(s) Communicate within and outside the own function to explain policies, practices, and operational requirements; gain cooperation across functional departments to ensure efficient transition of hardware through the factory Drive moderate to substantial improvements in processes and systems by eliminating waste through lean manufacturing principles, resulting in improved efficiency, lead time reductions, and enhanced operational performance Lead product line Gemba process and strive for 100 percent engagement of the staff Create and sustain a culture of teamwork and improvement using the OpEx Framework Develop proposal strategies and review operations bids and proposals prior to management approval Develop, maintain and update capacity, capital and resource (manpower, equipment, tools) planning inputs that ensure product line execution capability Monitor failure trends and quality defects; drive resolutions that achieve a zero defect culture with no escapes to customers Analyze product line operations (daily, weekly, monthly) and initiate timely corrective actions to ensure efficient production flow and achievement of product line goals Manage day-to-day budget elements including overtime, resource allocation, and operational expenditures within approved parameters Have the ability to obtain a US Security Clearance Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree with at least 6 years of prior relevant experience; Graduate Degree with at least 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience Preferred Additional Skills Experience in Lean Manufacturing principles (e.g., mistake proofing, 3P, 5S+1, Value Stream Mapping, root cause analysis, Gemba, pull flow) Demonstrated experience leading cross‑functional teams or teams and prior supervisory experience 6 Sigma Green or Black Belt Experience in Surface Mount Technology or printed circuit board assembly/manufacturing Experience with earned value management, material planning, and ERP, MRP or manufacturing execution systems Experience in developing proposal inputs Advanced degree, MBA or MS Degree Strong interpersonal, communication, problem‑solving and analytical skills with business acumen 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 (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 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 investigations and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. L3Harris Technologies is an E‑Verify Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Harris Geospatial Solutions