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Job Title: Associate Manager, Operations Management (2nd Shift) (9/80)

Job Code: 16149

Job Location: Malabar, FL

Job Description:

The product line manager is responsible for planning, controlling, measuring, and coordinating all aspects of their assigned product line(s) in order to meet external and internal requirements.  Lead a diverse cross-functional team and run complex projects to meet commitments in a fast-paced environment. Responsible for Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost targets.  Continually increase profitability, efficiencies, safety, and quality of a product line(s). The product line manager will be the primary interface with Program Managers and is responsible for weekly team meetings to discuss product strategies and status as required. 

Responsibilities include:

Managing direct reports to ensure schedules for the product line(s) are achieved. This includes ensuring that the product line(s) are properly staffed in accordance with program requirementsEnsuring employee safety throughout the operation process, developing/enhancing Job Safety Analysis (JSA) where requiredChampion safety and 5S+1initiatives to drive an improved culture for product line(s)Effectively collaborates and communicates across functional departments to ensure an efficient transition of hardware through the factoryServe as the cost account manager (CAM) and meet cost targets and estimated costs at completionEliminate waste, utilizing lean manufacturing principles, resulting in improved efficiency, lead time reductions, and process improvementsLead product line Gemba process and strive for 100% engagement of the staffCreate a product line team environment, leading to Lean 2 Second improvements to increase profitability and improve lead-timesDevelop proposal strategies and review operations bid and proposals prior to management approvalDevelop, maintain and update capacity, capital and resource (manpower, equipment, tools) planning inputs that ensure product line execution capabilityIdentify and coordinate capital expenditures and project completion for product lineMonitor failure trends and quality defects and drive resolutions that achieve a “zero” defect culture with no escapes to our customersAnalyze product line operations (daily, weekly, monthly) and initiate timely corrective actions to ensure efficient production flow and achievement of product line goals

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.Experience in Lean Manufacturing principles; mistake proofing, 3P, 5S+1, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Root Cause Analysis, Gemba, Pull-Flow, etcExperience in leading a cross functional team or previous supervisory experience

Preferred Additional Skills:

6 Sigma Green/Black BeltExperience with (or understanding) of Earned Value Management (EVM) and its principlesExperience in Material Planning and knowledge of ERP/MRP systemsExperience with (or understanding) of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)Experience managing production programs involving the build, integration and test of electronic and/or electromechanical systemsExperience developing proposal inputsMBA or MS DegreeStrong interpersonal SkillsStrong business acumen – understands big pictureStrong problem-solving and analytical skillsStrong written and communication skills

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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