Location: Tulsa,OK, USA
About L3Harris Technologies:L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers' mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.Job Description:The Site Operations Lead for the Maritime Power Systems Division's Tulsa, OK location will serve as the Site Operations Lead responsible for all strategic and daily execution of the operations function, including 50 touch labor and 21 support personnel executing Shop Operations, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Production Planning, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, EH&S, and Facilities for all programs/contracts within the Tulsa MPES Site in the assembly of complex power conversion electronic cabinets with processes including weld, cable manufacture/dress, and electronics assembly/test. This individual will report directly to the Maritime Power Systems Operations Division leader and have dotted-line reporting to the Site General Manager.Essential Functions:Lead multi-disciplinary operation in manufacturing, quality, continuous improvement and EH&SDevelop and implement strategies to meet cost, quality, delivery, customer satisfaction, EHS, and continuous improvement commitmentsDevelop a world-class operations team through staffing, training, and talent management initiatives while serving as a role model for integrity, inclusion, and diversityDrive employee engagement through:Leader of standard workFactory Gemba walk processQuality improvements and zero defect strategiesComprehensive, proactive safety initiativesLean deploymentMistake Proofing / Poke Yoke5S+1Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)Value Stream Mapping (VSM)Maintain responsibility for succession planning, organizational and talent developmentFacilitate Operations, Manufacturing and Quality participation in design development to identify and address manufacturability, testability and inspectability issuesCollaborate with Program Management, Supply Chain, and other functional organizations across the Philadelphia SiteLead the organization in the development and implementation of operating philosophies and business strategiesDevelop, implement and sustain success metrics, incorporating best practices, and effectively communicating improvementsEffectively manage behavior, performance, and key deliverables across a matrix organizationQualifications:Bachelor's Degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or similar field12 years' experience in manufacturing environment10 years' experience in an Operations function leadership role with in-depth knowledge and understanding of manufacturing methods, lean methodology, production planning, quality management systemsFundamental knowledge in EHS to drive zero injury plans with a proactive approachExtensive experience in Shop Floor Management of electronics, fabrication, or related commodities/processesWorking knowledge and experience in Earned Value Management and/or comprehensive estimate-at-complete (EAC) establishment and analysisWorking knowledge and experience in manufacturing labor standards (hours-per-unit) establishment and analysisPreferred Additional Skills:Advanced degree in managementExperience in the following fields of Operational Excellence:Understanding of lean principals around pull systems, mix/max controls, etc.One Piece Flow or Pull System manufacturing flowRoot Cause Analysis (RCA)5S+1 Visual FactorySales Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP)Gemba implementationDemonstrated MRP/MES System adherenceKnowledge of ISO9001:2015; AS9100D and QMS adherenceKnowledge of Advanced Product Quality Planning and other proactive quality toolsExperience deploying proactive safety initiatives to drive zero injuriesAerospace & Defense electronics experience, mixed model factory experience a plusExperience working in a matrixed organizationExceptional problem solving skillsStrong experience implementing a metric driven approach across all Operations functionsProven ability to identify performance issues and implement the necessary changes in a timely and effective mannerAbility to thrive in a dynamic environmentAn effective communicator at all levels of the organizationExceptional communication and presentation skillsDemonstrated ability to build stable, effective teams and create followershipL3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/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.