Senior Manager Operations - 2nd Shift

Job ID: 110878

Location: Melbourne FL onsite

Schedule: 2nd Shift

The Electro Optical Infrared Systems (EOIS) line of business within DRS has locations in Dallas and Austin, TX, Melbourne, FL, and Cypress, CA. EOIS develops, manufactures, and supports infrared and electro-optical solutions for soldiers, ground vehicles and airborne platforms. We offer an exciting and challenging work environment, a competitive salary and benefits package, and a business culture that rewards performance.

Employing the world’s brightest. Supporting the world’s bravest.

Job Responsibilities

• Capable of resolving complex issues/problems utilizing comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes
• Manage the development, and monitor execution, of manufacturing schedules
• Develop budgets and manage activities to accomplish financial objectives
• Develop and recommend short- and long-range objectives, consistent with organization guidelines
• Coordinate operations and communications within, between, and among various functional areas
• Ensure operations conform to the organization’s policies and procedures, values, and federal, state, and local regulations
• Establish, monitor, and ensure customer satisfaction
• Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling
• Coordinate team member recruitment and selection, career development, and performance assessment
• Drive continuous improvement through deployment of best practices, such as Lean Six Sigma
• Continually identify and assess risks and deploy proactive mitigation plans
• May participate in the preparation and/or review of proposals for new business based upon RFP/RFQ requirements
• May coordinate operations and communications within, between, and among various functional areas
• Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Attend applicable internal or external customer meetings
• Participate on special project teams
• Support and lead new product introduction activities
• Maintain knowledge of current manufacturing and continuous improvement trends in the industry
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or related field, or equivalent
• Proficient technical expertise with demonstrated application
• Knowledge and familiarity with standards (ISO, AS, etc)
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication and writing skills
• U.S. Citizenship required. This position requires an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.
  
  

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

• Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only
  
  

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.