Job DescriptionThe Operations Program Specialist is responsible for coordinating all Operations activities on a program. This includes flowing program requirements down from the product line and program manager to all of the Operations functions. The Ops functions primarily include Manufacturing, Facilities, and Supply Chain relationships. The key focus is with Manufacturing and the management of cost and schedule in either development or full rate production environments. In addition to supporting program execution, OPM's are required to support non-recurring engineering program phases, including driving early involvement in development and transition to production programs of the various Ops functions. It will also include involvement in proposal activities for both material and Operations labor estimates. Flowing requirements from the program manager and customer to the Operations function - this role will heavily engage with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance, and Engineering ensuring that we can build and deliver product that meets internal/customer requirements while performing to schedule and cost expectations.
The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution - from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.
What You'll Do:- Manage performance against the baseline program plan by monitoring quality, schedule, cost and technical performance. While monitoring performance, also accurately forecast both labor and material to meet financial commitments.
- Management of the manufacturing/operations portions of development, production, and sustainment programs. Role may support multiple programs/customers.
- Ownership and Management of Manufacturing plans inclusive of manufacturing capabilities, staffing, and capital/capacity. Develop, Execute and Monitor plans that support the Business Operating Plan.
- Support the team ensuring that all deliverables meet contractual requirements (specifications, cost, schedule, etc).
- Promotes a sense of teamwork among personnel supporting various phases of the program efforts. Willing and capable of creating partnerships with cross-functional leaders to ensure successful execution of program activities.
- Ensure Manufacturing execution is aligned with Program and Customer requirements, in addition to working within the internal processes of the organization.
- Work with production team on any capability transitions (Development/Sustainment).
- Work with Factory supports to resolve issues that require Supplier, Program, or Customer action. Ability to act as the liaison to bridge the communications between these parties.
- Be the Operations Leader for Customer / Program requirements. Support on-site customer visits, factory tours, and other meetings as required.
- Support factory compliance requirements and activities. Actively partner with cross-functional leaders on internal and customer driven audits and validations.
- Identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks to program execution, actively contribute to the Program Risk and Opportunity Board.
- Critical Champion of Zero-Defect Culture (Root Cause Corrective Action, Corrective Action Review Board, Metric Analysis, Kaizen Events, Projects for Green and Black Belts).
- Must have a current/active Secret Clearance or ability to attain one.
- Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
- Perform other duties as necessary.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working
on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions: - Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Required Skills and Education- Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 4 or more years related experience.
- Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Ability to lead in a cross-functional team environment, with a customer-focused approach, and an aptitude for continuous improvement in serving internal and external customers
- Demonstrated success in implementing lean manufacturing, yield management and resolution of a complex product base, and supply chain initiatives
- Excellent diplomatic, communication, presentation and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage and report status of manufacturing projects within a project management discipline
- Ability to provide strategic contributions while successfully executing on tactical objectives
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A DoW Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work. Higher level clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Skills and Education- Experience in aerospace manufacturing.
- Earned Value Management or Control Account Management experience.
- Demonstrated experience supporting product development and NPI into stable production environments.
- A current, active Secret security clearance.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Multiple positions may be available on this opening.
