Job Title: Associate Manager, Operations Management

Job Code: 33441

Job Location: Ashburn, VA

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Agile Development Group in Ashburn, Va is looking for an Associate Manager within the Manufacturing Department that will manage the Composites Manufacturing and Manufacturing Technicians within the department. These teams support the manufacturing of next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV).

In this role, the Associate Manager will plan and establish operational objectives for their team; lead, direct and review the work of direct reports to maintain workflow and productivity; and ensure weekly, monthly and/or annual objectives are achieved. This position provides input for hiring, firing, promotion, performance and/or compensation decisions for his/her direct reports. Strong communication skills are required in order to work with parties inside and outside of the department to explain and interpret policies and procedures, and to make improvements to processes. This position requires a practical knowledge in leading/managing projects, processes, and employees and it requires a strong knowledge in Machining and Composites Manufacturing. In this role, you will be a part of the Agile Development Group which is a division that specializes in developing disruptive, next-generation technologies for advanced Unmanned Air Systems (UAS / UAV), advanced radar systems, next-generation weapon systems, and other RF sensor technologies using small company agility and big company experience.

Essential Functions:

• Manage the Composites Manufacturing and Machining/Tool Maker staff as well as the associated facilities and equipment. This includes activities such as: scheduling, task delegation, timesheet approval, Mid-year and Annual reviews, Career development, and Manpower analysis and staffing.


• Identification, planning, and coordination of Capital Equipment.


• Accountable for AS9100 compliance for the composites and machining areas.


• Support the management and audits of 5S, FOD, and Tool Control for the composites and machining areas on the shop floor.


• Support manufacturing efficiency targets and on-time delivery goals thru personnel accountability, training, planning and improvement efforts.


• Manage overhead spending budgets for the group and ordering of shop supplies and tooling.


• Promote new manufacturing process, techniques, and materials.


• Identify, lead, and support Lean Manufacturing initiatives.


• Provide technical input on DFM for composites, 3DP, and machined parts.


• Works with PM, IPT leads, and/or CAMs to provide ROMs / labor estimates.

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.


• Ability to obtain US Government security clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Working experience with execution of earned value management (EVM)


• Experience in manufacturing; preferably experience in Shop Operations.  Operations Planning, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement also desirable.


• Prior experience in the deployment and use of Lean and 6 Sigma manufacturing tools/methods.


• Masters degree in relevant engineering field or related field and/or equivalent experience desired 


• Experience and knowledge of manufacturing methods, specifically in composites, metals, and electronics.


• Experience leading small teams


• Prior experience in using computer-based project management tools associated with resource planning, scheduling and cost monitoring is desirable.


• Experience in creating and managing budgets for both operational and capital expenses


• Experience with technical writing, specifically work instructions and process documentation.


• Experience in aviation or military systems manufacturing


• Experience with creating and presenting performance metrics.


• Experience with Capital Equipment justification and BOEs


• Experience using Microsoft Office products 


• Excellent people skills to include collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse, and dynamic team environment


• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)


• Experience with Power BI or data analytics


• Experience/certification in lean practices; 5S, six sigma, etc.

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