The Tactical Space Systems Division Manufacturing organization has an opening for an OPM Manager 1 in Gilbert, AZ. This is both a functional management position with direct reports and a Project Leadership position. The Manufacturing Operations Project Managers (OPMs) are the interface between Business Unit Program Managers and Manufacturing. This position is responsible for schedule management and cost accountability of manufacturing activities for their respective Business Division. The OPM manager and their team will be supporting programs like HALO, CRS and other programs.
Responsibilities Include:
Manage the production execution for Business Unit programs
Manage Manufacturing cost and schedule performance
Serve as Manufacturing lead for all proposals in the Business Unit
Create and lead teams to resolve the issues adversely impacting the Manufacturing execution of the programs
Understand and report on Manufacturing Operations status at the required level of detail to the Program Manager, Sector Executive Management and customers
Ensure Manufacturing has the needed resources (resources Manufacturing needs as well as allocation of resources from Manufacturing) to execute the programs
Serve as Functional Manager and direct the work of the reporting Operations Project Managers
Perform manpower planning and execute hiring to support the Business Division
Mentor, develop, and assess direct reports
Provide strategic leadership to ensure all Program and Manufacturing objectives are achieved
Provide Manufacturing expertise to support the strategic vision of the Business Division
Candidate must have demonstrated ability in working with cross organizational teams and customers; the ability to set and clearly articulate goals/priorities and successfully communicate them to key staff; strong leadership skills; and a track record of building high-performance teams, with a particular focus on employee development, engagement, inclusion, and retention.
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Basic Qualifications:
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance
Must have a bachelors degree and 5+ years of experience working in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Project Engineering, IPT, Operations Project Management (OPM), or similar roles (3 years with a Masters degree)
Ability to solve problems and drive continuous improvements
Proficient Microsoft Office applications
Experience in leading projects
Occasional domestic travel up to 10
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical engineering
Current security clearance
Demonstrated expertise in the following systems and concepts: MRP and IMS Scheduling, Cost Point production planning and material management tools, Windchill, TipQA, Cognos, Earned Value Management, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing and Manufacturing
Experience leading Manufacturing proposal efforts that include labor quoting, schedule and capacity analysis, investment planning, and descriptive writing contributions
5+ years of experience leading people and/or projects
2+ years of direct people leadership experience
5+ years of experience working in Manufacturing, Engineering, Test, Production, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, Project Engineering, IPT, Operations Project Management (OPM), or similar roles (6 years with a Masters degree)
Working knowledge of Cost Point and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems
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