Job ID:  29397

Title:  Material Control Operations Manager

Location: 

Canoga Park, CA, US, 91311

Job Title: Manager Material Control Operations

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Job Location: Canoga Park, CA

Job Schedule: 9/80 Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off 

Job Description:

Our factory operations are experiencing rapid growth. We are seeking an experienced leader to join us as our Manager of our Material Control Operations located at the L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne Canoga Park Campus. This position is a direct report to the Strategic Fabrication Center.  This position is responsible for directing the daily activities related to execution of the material control department located at L3Harris Aerojet Rocketdyne Canoga Park Campus. This management position is responsible for the performance of all 1st shift hourly and salaried personnel in supporting all current and future program needs. 

Essential Functions:

  • Responsible for managing the flow of materials, tracking inventory levels, and ensuring the accuracy of stock records within the factory and assembly areas.  Ensures that the right materials are available at the right time and in the right quantities, preventing operational delays and improving efficiency.  The position is also responsible for cutting tool design, fabrication, and tool presetting to support operational readiness. Direct daily work assignments to meet quality, cost, and schedule commitments. Approve timecards and managing labor charging to ensure regulatory compliance.  Drive process improvement projects to achieve greater efficiency, effectiveness, and reliability with a focus on reduced costs and improved quality.
  • Maintain employee training, certifications, and critical skills. Coach employees on workmanship fundamentals. Update work instructions to incorporate best practices. Monitor performance to maximize utilization of resources and achieve job standards. Maintain tooling and work center readiness (6S, safety, calibration, and preventative maintenance plans).
  • Identify, report, and eliminate unsafe acts and unsafe conditions. Drive root cause analysis investigations.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Ability to develop and implement improved methods and procedures for inventory control and material management throughout the factory areas.
  • Successful candidates will have direct experience in manufacturing, production and/or production support systems.
  • Candidates must have a demonstrated ability to organize and complete objectives, and tasks. 
  • Candidates must be capable of leading a diverse team and collaborating in a cross-functional organization to deliver results. 
  • The ability to adapt in a dynamically changing environment is a necessary skill for this position. 
  • Experience working in or around a bargaining unit is preferred. 

 

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $94,000 - $175,000. The salary range for this role in Colorado state, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New York state, and Vermont is $82,500 - $153,000. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.


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