Head of Operations & Business Management

Manager Operations Location: DRS RADA Technologies, a subsidiary of Leonardo DRS, is focused on proprietary radar solutions and legacy avionics systems supporting the defense industry globally. The company is a global pioneer of AESA tactical radars for active military protection, counter-drone applications, critical infrastructure protection, and border surveillance.

Business Unit: DRS RADA Technologies

Job Summary DRS RADA Technologies is seeking an Operations Manager to join its rapidly growing team in Germantown, Maryland. Manage the development, and monitor execution, of manufacturing schedules

Develop budgets and manage activities to accomplish financial objectives

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 members 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

Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings

Participate on special project teams

Maintain knowledge of current manufacturing and continuous improvement trends in the industry

Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or related field, or equivalent

5 years of relevant work experience as it pertains to the job description

Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application

Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication and writing skills

This range reflects the good faith estimate of pay the employer is willing to offer at the time of posting. Several factors can influence the pay scale, including but not limited to: Federal contract labor categories and contract wage rates, collective bargaining agreements, geographic location, business considerations, scope, and responsibilities of the position, local or other applicable market conditions, and internal equity. Other factors include the candidate’s qualifications such as prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education/training, and certifications. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for: annual performance-based bonuses, equity awards, and overtime pay (for non-exempt employees as applicable. Our benefits package includes comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision), employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including ant state-mandated paid sick leave), parental leave benefits, tuition reimbursement, professional development support, and life and disability insurance coverage.

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. 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.

*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.

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