Operations Manager Job Summary: Oversees all manufacturing-related activities in the USMO areas including ensuring safety of all employees, quality standards of product produced, on time delivery and meeting production schedules, as well as positive employee relations and engagement. Responsible for manufacturing operations in a continent, region, business unit or plant to meet safety, production goals (On Time Delivery), quality, Inventory, and cost objectives. Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials supply. Plans and administers operating policies, procedures, and budgets. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas. Select, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function. You are a part of one of the biggest manufacturing sites for Mercury. You will be leading a team of about 30 employees and part of 120 total employees’ site. Job Responsibility: * Lead team with a Lean Manufacturing best practice culture. * Run DAILY Management meetings and processes with Rhythm and Rigor to show results. * Create a positive work environment where everyone can perform at their very best. * Understand and manage relevant KPIs and drive to meet / exceed targets. * Identify gaps in manufacturing processes and develop new systems to ensure a continuous flow, utilizing lean manufacturing tools. * Ensure production schedules are met to meet customer needs and completion of all paperwork entries are timely and accurate. * Manage and monitor the relationship of downtime, changeovers, and process improvements as it directly relates to quality. * Optimize setup times and programs by working with engineering to improve equipment and operational efficiencies. * Use Lean techniques to perform process reviews and aid in establishing standardized work procedures. * Understand, follow and enforce internal documented procedures as well as AS9100 requirements. * Recruit, develop, retain, cross train, and maintain a high-quality performance team. * Lead/Participate in Lean audits, 5S activities and daily GEMBA meetings. * This role is responsible for providing overall coordination for the implementation of TPM process across the site and ensuring all internal and external resources are aligned against the priorities of the business including, safety, quality, production, cost and customer service. * Train others on Lean principles, including Standard Work, TPM, Value Stream Mapping, Ergonomics, SMED, 5S, and Kanban. * Manage and control all labor variances and drive cost savings projects. * Monitor equipment performance and quality of product. * Suggest changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop or department. * Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving work problems. * Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals. Capture ideas and make actionable. * Capture key process indicators as required by management use system tools. * Work with all cross functional teams to resolve all production floor issues. Required Qualification: * Bachelor’s Degree * Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing/operations role. * Minimum 5 years of experience supervising a team in a related discipline. * Experience with Mycronic SMT systems, Oracle, Agile, Factory Logic Aegis or similar is needed. * Needs to have strong manufacturing knowledge. * Needs to have 5s, 8D waste, manufacturing best practice, continues improvement knowledge. * Strong communication and interpersonal skills Preferred Qualification: * Proven track record for high quality product delivery * Good team building and project management skills. * Ability to lead / motivate a team to the highest standards of work. * Ability to run the production floor with best manufacturing practices within Lean Operating System Context Why should you join Mercury Systems? Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com Our Culture We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. 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