Operations Manager I

Elbit Systems of America is a leading provider of high performance products, system solutions, and support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, commercial aviation, and medical instrumentation markets. With facilities throughout the United States, Elbit Systems of America is dedicated to supporting those who contribute daily to the safety and security of the United States. Elbit Systems of America, LLC is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications. For

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Job Description

The  Operations Manager I  will have some program and supervisory responsibilities for multiple, small-to-medium size programs or a subset of a larger program conducted under limited supervision of a Sr Manager or Director. Hold financial accountability for the program and maintain customer satisfaction by ensuring the manufacture of quality products delivered within budget and on or ahead of schedule. The  Operations Manager I  will assist in the supervise production operations and personnel for the assembly or precision components, subassemblies, complex parts or finished goods based on established methods and prints involving a variety of specialized techniques, equipment and skills. Help implement positive communication and employee relations and the consistent application of company policies.

Responsibilities & Tasks:

• Under limited supervision of a Director, lead the functional team(s) supporting assigned program(s) to achieve production and customer schedules and the manufacture of quality products within cost and schedule requirements.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms.
• Assist Buyer/Planner with production scheduling and cost approval.
• Prepare proposals including profit projections, risk analysis and risk avoidance recommendations. Prepares transition and production plan schedules, manpower requirements and staffing plans.
• Secondary interface with customer or customer representatives on program matters. Effectively communicates program status, negotiate issues and maintain positive relations.
• Proactively identify problems, their root cause and recommend (or identify and lead team to recommend) suitable solution(s) to management. Drive the implementation of improvements to remedy issue.
• Expand or maintain knowledge of state-of-the-art manufacturing practices like Lean, DFT, etc. through study, seminars and networking. Recommend proven, world-class manufacturing practices to senior management. Champion those initiatives approved by management internally throughout the organization and externally to the customer.
• Drive cross-functional teams to implement continuous improvement projects in Continuous Improvement manufacturing and appropriate quality standards/certifications.
• Regularly provide constructive, verbal and written, performance feedback. Proactively correct performance deficiencies using the Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) process through all the required steps.
• Supervise the timely and accurate reporting of labor and production data. Monitor labor and expense budgets and institute necessary cost controls to meet company’s profit goal on assigned programs.
• Prepare and conduct presentations to senior management and external representatives.
• Ensure adherence to federal and state laws and company policies and procedures including: Human Resources, labor, safety, and housekeeping practices, etc.
• Commitment to Business Units for on-time deliveries, at established cost & quality standards.

• Coordinate, prepare, and disseminate budgets for Product Line.
  • HPU Budgets as well as Support Budgets
  • Manage Budgets and develop recovery plan for variance.
• Provide product status in accordance with Master schedule.
• Elevate and Eliminate Obstacles to ensure 100% OTD.
• Provide program status to BU, Support EAC/EVMS Reviews with Program Manager.
• Participate in make or buy decisions.
• Ensure Manufacturing Process/Procedure Integrity.
• Identify cost and schedule impacts and coordinate recovery activities.
• Coordinate activities with Support Engineering/Industrial Engineering & Operations Directors to determine capacity/equipment requirements.
• Coordinate activities with Production Engineering (Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering) to prepare BOE’s and present to Director of Manufacturing for approval.
• Provide transition planning, execution and status.
• Participate with Continuous Improvement Teams.
• As required act as customer interface.
• Assist in Operator & IPT member Skill enhancement
• Provide commitment priority to Represented Staff IAW Master Schedule.
• Program material and technical problem resolution, coordination and oversight.
• Resolve “priority” issues within the Product Line and Common Process.
• Update Monthly Program Scorecards and open action item list.
• Ensure a Safe working area for all employees.
• Perform Labor Administrative Requirements for Represented Staff members on IPT.
• Other related duties as assigned by the manager.

Authorities:

• Determine priorities in conjunction with customer requirements and Master Schedule.
• Commit to Business Unit on cost, schedule, and Quality.
• Authority to make Personnel Assignments
• Authority to make Personnel Performance Assessments.
• Authority to make Personnel Hiring & Discipline Decisions.
• Authority to Request Resources

Business Relationships:

• Business Unit - Program Managers , Directors, and Operations VP..
• Manufacturing Directors.
• Production Managers, Manufacturing Engineers, Quality Engineers, Planners and ESL Project Managers.
• Common Process Managers.
• Material Managers and Buyers/Planners.
• Test Support Engineers and Manager.
• Sustaining Engineers and Manager.

Qualifications

Education  (Highest Level Required/Preferred):

• High School Required
• Associate Preferred (functional experience may substitute)
• Bachelor Preferred (5-10 years functional experience may substitute)

Experience Required:

• Management 1-3 years

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities Required  (Unique and Measurable):

• Ability to manage non-exempt personnel.
• Accomplished Supervision Skills.
• Knowledge of defense electronics manufacturing.
• Knowledge of MRP systems.
• Ability to resolve manufacturing problems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proven Leadership skills.
• Excellent team forming skills.
• Ability to effectively work with all management levels in the company in a Matrix organization.
• Lean Manufacturing experience
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black belt preferred

Additional Information

Here Are Some of the Great Benefits We Offer:

• Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off
• Competitive compensation & 401k program to plan for your future
• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
• Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• Flexible Vacation & PTO
• Hybrid or Remote work options at many locations
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Employee Referral Program
• Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identify Theft, Pet Insurance, and many more options
• Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees

It has been and will continue to be the policy of Elbit Systems of America to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels based solely upon job-related

qualifications

without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, genetics or citizenship status. 

EEO STATEMENT:

Elbit Systems of America is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

ACCESSIBILITY:

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