Operations Manager

Senior Manager Operations Location: Fort Walton Beach, FL, US, 32548 Job ID:114793 The Leonardo DRS Airborne and Intelligence Systems business is a global leader and strategic partner committed to delivering world‑class, full life‑cycle defense and intelligence products that protect the security of our nation and our allies. From air combat training to state‑of‑the‑art electronic warfare systems, our technology is deployed by virtually all U.S. military and government agencies around the world. Job Responsibilities Capable of resolving complex issues/problems utilizing comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes Manage the development, and monitor execution, of manufacturing schedules Develop budgets and manage activities to accomplish financial objectives Develop and recommend short- and long‑range objectives, consistent with organization guidelines Coordinate operations and communications within, between, and among various functional areas Ensure operations conform to the organization’s policies and procedures, values, and federal, state, and local regulations Establish, monitor, and ensure customer satisfaction Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling Coordinate team member recruitment and selection, career development, and performance assessment Drive continuous improvement through deployment of best practices, such as Lean Six Sigma Continually identify and assess risks and deploy proactive mitigation plans May participate in the preparation and/or review of proposals for new business based upon RFP/RFQ requirements Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings Participate on special project teams Support and lead new product introduction activities Maintain knowledge of current manufacturing and continuous improvement trends in the industry Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or related field, or equivalent Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc) Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication and writing skills Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well‑being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career‑growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #J-18808-Ljbffr