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? Now Hiring:  Operations Program Manager

? Location: Philadelphia, PA / Camden, NJ 
? Shift: 1st Shift | Monday–Friday | 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM
? Duration: 06 Month Full-Time Contract (with potential to hire)

?? What You’ll Do:

As an Interim Operations Program Manager your responsibilities will include:

The OPM will represent Production Operations as the primary responsible individual for achievement of cost and schedule commitments to the Program Office and external customer. The OPM will be the primary interface from Operations to the Program Management Office (PMO) and other functions (Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance), coordinating the action plans and needs of production operations. The OPM will work with other OPM’s to resolve priority conflicts on the shop floor in support of all program objectives. The OPM will serve as the Earned Value Management Control Account Manager (CAM) responsible for establishing and maintaining labor baselines and assessing Risks & Opportunities. The OPM will develop and execute manufacturing program plans and schedules to ensure successful execution of production with correct staffing levels. The OPM will lead the manufacturing support team through problem resolution efforts by understanding program goals, tradeoffs and schedules. As part of this role, the OPM will coordinate make / buy policy implementation and coordinate the determination of capital expenditures required to meet program objectives for assigned programs. The OPM will also support proposal preparation for both new business and changes in scope to existing programs. The OPM will also participate in Capacity Planning for the site by providing details on future forecasted work to the Plant’s Master Scheduling Team and by collaborating with Master Scheduling to maintain manufacturing & test schedules for active projects. The OPM will be a primary contributor to the development of process improvements aimed at improving cost and schedule performance by leading and engaging cross functional teams to identify and capitalize on areas of opportunity. The OPM will have responsibility for client Maritime Power and Energy Solutions (MPES) Philadelphia site programs that include production of complex electronic and power conversion equipment used in U.S. Navy sea vessel application. The OPM responsibility will include multiple programs totaling ~$40M in annual sales and report directly to the Site Operations Lead / Sr Mgr of Operations.

? What We’re Looking For:

Experience in leading a multi-functional, technically oriented, Integrated Product Team in an operations environment Significant working experience with execution of earned value management (EVM); Experience in creating and managing budgets for both operational and capital expenses Experienced with all phases of manufacturing and program management (development, planning, conceptual design, requirements definition, preliminary design, prototyping, test and evaluation, integration, entry to production, etc.) Extensive experience in manufacturing; preferably experience in Shop Operations. Operations Planning, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Continuous Improvement also desirable. Strong operations and engineering analytical and technical writing skills with the ability to effectively communicate, present data, and explain results to leadership, subordinates & peers Proven ability to multi-task and prioritize assignments Demonstrated experience in project management, including establishment of detailed, resource-loaded, logic-driven (successor/predeccesor) schedules Demonstrated knowledge in the assembly and test of electronic components or systems Demonstrated knowledge of computer-based project management tools associated with resource planning, scheduling and cost monitoring Demonstrated experience preparing and presenting business status, presentations, and business cases to executive leaders and external customer Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills Demonstrated experience to identify process constraints, develop improvement plans, and process to improve Advanced knowledge and use of MS Office products, including Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint Skilled in the deployment and use of Lean and 6 Sigma manufacturing tools/methods.

 

Pay Range: $65.00 - $76.80 per hour.

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

 

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

 

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

 

Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.      

 

Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please click here or call (866) 898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed.
Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.