Senior Manager Space Systems Operations

Job Title: Senior Manager Space Systems Operations, Clifton, NJ Site Lead Job Code: 10065 Job Location: Clifton, NJ Job Description: L3Harris Space Systems is seeking a Senior Manager, Operations to lead the Clifton, NJ site. This position is responsible for meeting the safety, cost, quality, production, delivery, and continuous improvement objectives for the business. The candidate will set strategy and oversee daily operations to support manufacturing, integration, and test of space-based electronics for precision navigation and timing systems, most notably GPS systems. This position will manage a team of approximately 50 employees and work through a matrixed organization requiring strong collaboration with Engineering and Program Management teams. Essential Functions: Develop site level Operational strategic plans and improvement initiatives aligned with business objectives.
Responsible for operations talent acquisition, onboarding, training/development and leadership succession planning while serving as a role model for integrity, inclusion, and diversity.
Implement metrics and reports for tracking Operational performance for cost and schedule execution including achieving learning curves for repetitive production units.
Conduct production and process flow optimization to support full rate production of space electronics for GPS program.
Plan and oversee department budgets and production goals through resource prioritization and sales and operations planning.
Coordinate multi-disciplinary operations reviews and alignment in manufacturing, supply chain, quality, continuous improvement, and EH&S
Develop and execute upon a continuous improvement LEAN roadmap driving improvement through use of tools such as 5S+1, poke yoke, APQP, value stream mapping and Gemba.
Identify and improve current manufacturing processes reducing labor touch and equipment processing time.
Review and collaborate on Engineering designs for new product introduction to ensure efficient manufacturability through use Design for Manufacturing / Assembly tools.
Support Technical Tiger Teams for Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) assessment on programs and production processes where applicable.
Support pursuits and proposals in the business, including review/approval of technical proposals and Basis of Estimates (BOEs) as needed.
Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business or Operations Management or related field with a minimum of 12 years (or Graduate Degree with 10 years) of prior related experience.
Experience with space systems electronics.
Multi-disciplinary operations experience in manufacturing, test, supply chain, quality, EH&S and/or operational excellence.
Experience communicating at all levels of the organization and leading cross functional teams.
Ability to Obtain Security Clearance required upon hire. Secret Secuirty Clearance required for role. Preferred Additional Skills: Excellent communication, technical writing and presentation skills