Director, Operations Management Manufacturing Camden, AR

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title:   Director, Operations Management Job ID:   38693 Job Location: Camden, AR Job Schedule: 4/10: Employees work 10 hours per day, 4 days a week   Job Description:    L3Harris is seeking a  Director of Operations to join our growing facility in Camden, Arkansas . This Director role will report to the Camden Site Leader, Sr. Director of Camden Operations in Missile solutions.  The Camden, Arkansas site is a critical site linked to the success of Missile Solutions and to the defense of our nation and allies.  The site manufactures, tests, and delivers solid rocket motors for more than 20 high profile programs with over 1,400 people and has tremendous growth forecasted for the foreseeable future.   Essential Functions:  Provide leadership and management of inert and energetic operations for the Camden, Arkansas site. Provide leadership to a diverse team and mentor the team in achieving operational excellence. Develop operations leaders and operators by ensuring we have leaders and operators that are ready for the next level through deliberate training and succession planning. Lead site visit interactions with external customers and government officials. Ensure compliance to both safety and QA regulatory offices.  Ensure that both commercial and government QA certifications are maintained through site compliance. Lead all site activities to ensure products are produced to schedule and budget.  Interface with Program Managers to ensure alignment of resources and capabilities to meet business demands. Lead site activities that ensure standard business practices are in place and practiced across all of Operations. Work with Human Resources to improve employee experience within the Operations Division, resulting in attrition reduction and talent attraction.  Ability to obtain US Secret Security Clearance.

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior related operations experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior related operations experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior related operatons experience. 8+ years experience leading manufacturing/production operations within the aerospace and defense industry.    5+ years experience managing a DOD compliant Earned Value Management budget system.   Preferred Additional Skills: Experience leading production operations in a DOD energetic facility. Experience using LEAN principles leading production operations. Thorough understanding and demonstrated use of ERP systems. #LI-NA87 L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local