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Senior Supervisor, Operations Management – Aircraft Electrical (2nd Shift)

Waco, Texas
Full Time On-site

Summary

Job Description

The Senior Supervisor, Operations Management role directs the development and implementation of activities in production to meet goals for quality, cost, and efficiency; manages operations including manufacturing, planning, engineering, testing, quality, and logistics; oversees procedures, budgets, capital expenditures, and labor; and ensures compliance with legal and safety standards, with a strong emphasis on aircraft electrical installations and modifications.


Essential Functions:

  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.
  • Engage in the development of their team’s aircraft schedules and metrics. Build a strong understanding of metric data to support sound operational decision-making.
  • Possess the ability to review aircraft technical information and manage the execution of technical tasks to ensure safety, accuracy, quality, and adherence to budgetary and staffing requirements.
  • Provide direction and coordination of all manufacturing operations.
  • Contribute to the establishment and adherence to operational policies and procedures.
  • Achieve company goals for production/sales in a timely, cost-effective, and efficient manner.
  • Assist in the planning and staffing of Manufacturing Operations.
  • Assist in efforts to maintain a clean, safe environment for all employees.
  • Represent Manufacturing Operations in meetings, both internal and external.
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA standards and all legal requirements.
  • Support manufacturing initiatives (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, SPC, CPI, AS9100).
  • Comply with and enforce L3Harris policies and Ethics codes.
  • Review existing and potential equipment requirements for manufacturing.
  • Willingness and ability to work any shift, weekends, and overtime as required.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
  • Minimum 4 years experience with aircraft electrical installations and modifications.
  • Minimum 4 years experience with electrical and mechanical engineering drawings and wiring diagrams.
  • Minimum 6 months experience leading and managing the execution of processes, projects, tactics, and employees within a team.
  • Minimum 6 months experience with project management metrics like Earned Value Management methodology that measures the progress and performance of a project.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen.


Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience on G550 platform, preferably with a focus on complex mechanical and avionics systems.
  • Ability to clearly and effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders.
  • Proven experience in making sound decisions under pressure.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
  • Strong commitment to ethical practices and integrity.
  • Effective problem-solving capabilities with a track record of implementing solutions.
  • Flexibility to adapt to changing environments and resilience in overcoming obstacles.
  • Ability to inspire and motivate team members to achieve high performance.
  • Experience in delegating tasks appropriately and empowering team members.
  • Strong sense of responsibility and accountability for team and project outcomes.
  • Skilled in managing and resolving conflicts within a team.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with team members and stakeholders.
  • Relevant technical knowledge or industry expertise required for the role.



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About L3 Harris

L3 Harris

L3 Harris is one of the largest defense and aerospace companies in the United States, delivering advanced technologies that support missions across air, land, sea, space, and cyber domains. The company develops communications systems, space payloads, intelligence platforms, electronic warfare capabilities, missile defense technologies, and mission-critical sensors used by the U.S. military, intelligence community, and allied nations around the world.

For job seekers, L3Harris offers opportunities across engineering, software development, cybersecurity, space systems, manufacturing, intelligence, program management, and mission operations. The company is especially attractive to veterans, cleared professionals, and engineers who want to work on advanced technologies that directly support national security. With programs spanning tactical communications, ISR platforms, satellite systems, and defense electronics, employees have the opportunity to contribute to some of the military’s most important capabilities.

Unlike companies focused on a single mission area, L3Harris operates across a diverse portfolio of defense technologies, providing employees exposure to a broad range of programs and technical disciplines. Teams work on everything from secure communications and autonomous systems to space-based sensors and electronic warfare platforms, creating opportunities for both specialization and long-term career growth within the organization.

As governments continue investing in modernization, space capabilities, resilient communications, and advanced sensing technologies, L3Harris remains one of the most important employers in the defense industry. For professionals seeking a mission-driven career with strong growth opportunities, technical challenges, and direct impact on global security, L3Harris continues to stand out as a leading destination in aerospace and defense.

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