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The role of the Ops Program Manager includes but is not limited to the following: Provides leadership and direction of complex Operations programs for Operations functions during all phases of program execution beginning with the proposal to client delivery and sign off.
Job Responsibility:
Provides leadership and direction of complex Operations programs for Operations functions during all phases of program execution beginning with the proposal to client delivery and sign off
Assure the accomplishment of programs goals through the efficient and effective utilization of Operations resources
Provide a single point of contact between Operations and the Program office for providing program status and resolving problems
Presents Operations status to customer, Program Management and or Operations Management as required
Coordinate preparation of estimates for all Operations functions by requesting input from appropriate Operations sources
Ensure that the operation team provides a competitively priced, accurate, supportable cost proposal within time and budget constraints as previously agreed to with the Proposal manager
Interface with the appropriate organizations within Operations to ensure any changes which will impact assigned tasks have been appropriately communicated and addressed
Plan all Operations functions in a manner consistent with the Statement of work negotiated with the customer and applicable Management Directives and Practices
Support Operations position during audits, fact finding and negotiations by participating with Program Management in all phases to assure arbitrary concessions are not made
Call on other Operations organizations to provide support as required and acts as the coordinating authority to change Operations estimated costs, based on agreed upon changes in scope
Promotes a strong sense of teamwork among personnel supporting various phases of the program efforts
Maintain state of the art knowledge by keeping abreast of new procedures and methods to streamline manufacturing processes
Furnish support to the Appropriate Program Manager for monthly management reviews and support Program Management and Engineering to discuss customer and program issues as well as future business and program activities
Generate and execute the Manufacturing Plan which provides the ground rules of the contract requirements to Operations in compliance with Service Level Agreements
Responsible for level loading the factory based on capacity by requirement, contract and company revenue plan
Review and approve all change orders
Review parts lists for required data, monitor and provide direction to the supply chain planner and focus factory buyer, production test, manufacturing, inspection and shipping to ensure all internal schedule and contract delivery dates are met
Chair a Tier team meeting weekly which includes manufacturing, production test, reliability engineering, product excellence (QA), program management, Industrial engineering and engineering to discuss and resolve any issues that arise during the production cycle
Responsible for monitoring and reviewing material cost as well as cost performance index for all assigned programs
Read and understand drawings on part issues and direct to the appropriate faction
Manage vendors during production cycle including on-site visits to confirm program status and review recovery plans where required
Review pricing on purchase order to ensure programs follow the proposed pricing to stay within budget constraints of the program
Responsible for the LOB and maintenance of program item data
Support customer visits, proposals and future business
Maintain a sound understanding of theories and practices in a constantly evolving environment
Management responsibilities for multiple teams doing diverse activities
Hold a strategic vision and analysis, and the ability to create innovative solutions in a fast-changing environment
Promotes a strong sense of teamwork among personnel supporting various phases of the program efforts
Requirements:
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Strong problem solving, accountable leadership and influencing skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, work complex issues, and ensure team meets deadlines
Ability to manage through changes in priorities
Ability to drive team to implement solutions to complex problems
Strong organizational skills
Strong proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, MS Project)
Results oriented, ability to follow through on tasks, influence without authority, experience driving senior level decision making
Highly organized, good problem-solving skills
Ability to work cross-functionally, prioritize, multi-task, and manage major projects
Equal level of comfort driving analyses or receiving direction, leading or contributing as appropriate, driving conversations or supporting as necessary
Demonstrated Verbal and Written Communications Skills
Strong Presentation Skills
Nice to have:
5 Years or more of Aerospace experience
Master’s Degree, PMP, Lean, Agile or Six Sigma certification
Familiarity or ability to lean manufacturing systems
EVMS experience
DoD/DoW Secret Clearence
What we offer:
health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave