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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 Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. 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 Description:

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. is seeking an Associate Manager, Continuous Improvement for our Tulsa, OK location. The Continuous Improvement Associate Manager will play a crucial role at the site in developing, leading, and influencing changes in the location's Continuous Improvement strategy, policies, practices, and/or approaches. Individual will identify and deploy Lean Six Sigma strategies, road maps, and projects within a fast-paced high mix low volume manufacturing environment. Individual will drive significant improvements in processes, systems, and/or products to achieve business financial and operational goals. Individual must leverage strong interpersonal skills, apply lean-Six Sigma knowledge, and utilize a hands-on approach while leading and/or facilitating Lean Six Sigma projects/events within the organization at all levels.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Focus Lean Six Sigma strategy and implementation/deployment across the organization (office & shop).
• Create Current/Future State value stream maps and assessments/gap analysis to identify opportunities for improvement, including deployment/improvement road map.
• Plan, manage, and execute a Kaizen event calendar aligned to the organizations strategic goals and initiatives.
• Identify, scope, and define Lean Six Sigma projects/events to deliver stakeholder value.
• Present projects to peers and leaders and manage/transition projects through close-out phase.
• Provide Lean Six Sigma initial/re-current basic, intermediate, and advanced training to leaders/team members.
• Utilize and apply Lean Six Sigma practices, tools and methodology throughout the organizations value streams.
• Monitor and assist project/event teams to achieve established goals/targets, communicate/report results to leaders and within the organization.
• Monitor, update, manage and communicate/report key performance measurements and product/process improvement results to leaders and within the organization (includes L3Hs e3 Operational sub-function).
• Facilitate, promote and encourage positive culture change consistent with L3H Lean Enterprise - Continuous Improvement strategy and initiatives.
• Participate as team member, facilitator, or leader in various cross-functional problem solving and continuous improvement projects/events.

Required Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree with a minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience.
• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience.
• In lieu of degree, minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• LEAN certification and/or Lean Six Sigma Black Belt.
• Experience conducting kaizens in manufacturing and transactional (office/administrative) processes.
• Experience implementing one-piece flow in a manufacturing environment.
• Process improvement experience with demonstrable competency in application of Lean Six Sigma tools and methodologies (e.g.: 6S, Waste Reduction, Standard Work, One-Piece Flow, TPM, SMED, Kanban, PDCA, 8D, Process/Value Stream Mapping, Mistake/Error Proofing, FEMAs, DMAIC).
• Must possess strong background in value streams and core business/manufacturing processes supporting manufactured product/service to a customer.
• Must demonstrate ability to drive continuous improvement and deliver valued results.
• Must possess excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to multi-task.
• Must demonstrate effective verbal and written communication skills at all levels of the organization.
• Must demonstrate leadership and coaching abilities.
• Must possess the ability to interact, work effectively with others at all levels of the organization and be a participative team player.
• Must be literate in use of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, Lean Mastery and Minitab and other similar software.
• Strategic thinker, with clear vision to drive world class change management.

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 laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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