Senior Operations Program Manager

Location:

Melbourne, FL, US, 32935

Job ID: 106395

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Responsibilities

Capable of resolving complex issues/problems utilizing comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes
Develops and recommends short- and long-range objectives, consistent with organization guidelines
Coordinates operations and communications within, between, and among various functional areas
Ensures operations conform to the organization’s policies and procedures, values, and federal, state, and local regulations
Establishes, monitors, and ensures customer satisfaction
Engages in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating,and controlling
POC Accountable to Program Office and Management for all Program Operational Requirements
Operations Lead for IPT accountable for Production Operations Management and Risk and Opportunities
Customer Interface for Operations supporting IPT
BOE Author and Coordinate Operations quoting
New Awards – Facilitate Operations Inputs and accountabilities and assure proper production readiness and kick-off
Contract Schedule Review and Approval (Lead Times and Capacity)
Manage AOC and B2B, Sales and Operating Plan
Strategically align master production schedule to level load factory capacity and streamline supply chain to support contract schedules
Coordinated supplier/part selection and production engineering decisions during NPI
Developing and executing plans required to meet or exceed all contract and Internal Operating Plan
Understand cash flow management principles
Develop and manage financial plans and forecasts inclusive of Revenue/ GM/ Cash/ EAC management
Perform variance analysis of schedule and cost on a formal and informal basis
Manage inventory effectively
Implement accepted production process and supply chain revenue enhancement and cost containment solutions
Provide leadership for true root cause analysis and corrective action decision-making on production programs
Coordinate EC Incorporation Management Support (CCB) and impacts
Continually identify Risks and proactively deploys mitigation plans while developing/managing opportunities through the program life cycle
Coordinate Operations inputs in preparation for, IOP, Metrics, PMR’s, etc.
Assure a timely closeout of completed program to ensure that all obligations are satisfied and program documentation is properly recorded
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 (NPI) activities

Qualifications

7+ years relevant experience
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain or Business degree may be preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience depending upon the job discipline
Solid leadership and management skills
May require earned value cost accounting and reporting; experience with metrics for assessing and
reporting program progress, productivity and variance analysis
May require experience in finance, contracting, export regulations, engineering, logistics, manufacturing and supply chain management
Solid problem solving skills
Strong presentation skills
Experience with managing manpower planning
Strong oral and written communication skills
Develop and understand principles of process improvement (i.e. Lean Six Sigma)
May require 7+ year in the in DoD program and/or materials management and in production manufacturing operation utilizing MRP/ERP depending upon the job discipline
May require knowledge of DoD FAR procurement regulations

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Our Mission

To build shareholder value through a commitment to high ethical standards and a superior performance culture focused on customers, employees, financial results and corporate citizenship.

Our Vision

To be the leading mid-tier defense technology company in the U.S.

Our Values

Our employees appreciate a culture of open honest communications, and fair and equitable treatment. We accomplish this through:

INTEGRITY. At Leonardo DRS ethics and accountability always comes first.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE. We set high standards of performance for ourselves and others. We consistently deliver excellent products and services. We adhere to quality levels demanded by our customers. We assume responsibility and accountability to achieve excellence. We settle for nothing less.

CUSTOMER FOCUS. We go above and beyond to meet customer needs, and work to create long-term relationships with our customers.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION. We accept unconditionally the value that every individual has to offer. We embrace different points of view. We continually foster an environment that enables all employees to contribute to their full potential. We cooperate together as a diverse workforce serving a diverse population.

INNOVATION. At Leonardo DRS, innovation is in our DNA. We have built this company through the innovative ideas of our employees and continue to foster an environment that rewards new ideas to help our government and military customers save lives, solve critical problems and modernize to ensure mission success for years to come.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. is committed
to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We are committed to building a workplace where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. At Leonardo DRS, we believe that a diverse and inclusive environment makes us a stronger Company. We embrace different points of view, respect one another in the workplace, and understand that an inclusive environment furthers creativity, innovation, and business performance.

For additional information on Leonardo DRS, please visit our website at www.leonardodrs.com

Nearest Major Market: Melbourne

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