Are you looking to use your expert leadership and manufacturing operations skills in an industry that supports and protects explorers and heroes? We could use your expertise on our team! As a Sr Operations Manager, you'll develop the long-range strategic goals for operations by overseeing and managing manufacturing operations, production control, product engineering, manufacturing engineering, equipment engineering, inventory control, and materials functions, such as purchasing, and shipping/receiving activities. You'll be responsible for departmental technology improvements and problem resolution in conjunction with manufacturing, quality assurance, and engineering. Your duties will also include translating customer requirements into state-of-the-art manufacturing strategies and processes, resulting in cost-effective processing and profitable manufacturing of company products, developing and influencing operations-related plans, budgets, and policies and procedure and ensuring the operations environment is safe and in compliance with all regulations in regards to the production facility.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

This role is open to a hybrid schedule 

Responsibilities:

Manage program teams of Field Service personnel assigned to all SNC IAS programsDevelop timely and accurate staffing plansEstablish key performance indicators (KPIs) that define successful milestones, highlight achievement, and help in identification of performance gapsPromote career development by creating a learning environment with an emphasis on continuous organizational and skill development at all team member levelsCollaborate cross functionally and indirectly lead support teams to ensure alignment and effectiveness of support provided to technician field teamsParticipate in customer meetings to evaluate service level delivery and represent field execution capabilitiesManaging all aspects of the field technicians’ performance including training, productivity, efficiency, efficacy, quality control, safety, coaching, discipline, payroll, and timekeepingHire and develop a best-in-class workforceUtilize a combination of management controls, including site visits, quality audits, customer surveys, and service KPI metrics, to measure the quality of service provided.Where necessary develop improvement programs for service to meet company-wide expectationsDemonstrated passion for ideation and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose

Qualifications You Must Have:

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics or related field of studyRelated experience may be considered in lieu of required educationTypically, 10+ years of progressive operations management experience, which includes 6+ years of management experience.Comprehensive understanding of and experience with the practical application of production/manufacturing principles, techniques, and warehousing best practicesAbility to understand and interpret complex technical schematics, diagrams, blueprints, manuals and/or publicationsAdvanced experience with materials management systemsPrevious supervisory experience; the ability to recruit employees, assign, direct, and evaluate their work and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competenceUnderstanding of risk and opportunity management best practicesStrong communication skills; oral and writtenProficiency in the execution of the Project Lifecycle from inception to closeout with a strong emphasis on sustainment and sustainment engineering servicesUnderstands Earned Value Management principlesProficient in MS OfficeAbility to develop a program Integrated Master Schedule in accordance with program requirementsAn active Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

Good understanding and knowledge of on-site field service, professional services and business development strategies.Knowledge of Company product and service offerings and deliverables; Company operating planning and deployment processes; Company operational and financial standards and requirements; and Onboarding processes and deliverablesAbility to satisfy customer requirements with appropriate resource management while creating a culture and operating environment where teams are inspired to meet performance objectivesExperience managing a remote workforceDemonstrated ability to work under pressure to meet customer requirements and time expectationsStrong organizational and time management skills; Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneouslyTechnical integration experience with complex engineering designs and system productionAbility to interview and select candidates for key positions/staffing needsAbility to develop strong cost and technical proposal volumes

Estimated Starting Salary: $143,487.14 - – $197,294.82

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SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position.

SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more.

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

This position requires current/active Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. Citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use.

Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances.

SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team!

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome our employees to bring their whole selves to their work. SNC is committed to fostering an inclusive, accepting, and diverse environment free of discrimination.  Employment decisions are made without regarding to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law. Contributions to SNC come in many shapes and styles, and we believe diversity in our workforce fosters new and greater ways to dream, innovate, and inspire.