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Job Title: Sr Supervisor, Project Management
Job Code: 37836
Job Location: Loveland, CO
Schedule: 9x80
About L3Harris Technologies:
L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.
Job Description:
Wescam USA is looking for a Senior Supervisor to provide first-line leadership of the Service Center operations team. This department will be responsible for executing MX-Series intermediate and advanced depot-level repair support. This position is a Service Center leadership role, and will be accountable for overall project management, technical support, and customer satisfaction. The Supervisor will provide direct leadership to the 5-6 technicians onsite. The team will perform complex technical repairs of MX-Series equipment and peripherals on location in Loveland, CO. The Service Center department will meet our customer's highest expectations for service and support of their L3Harris Technologies advanced equipment.
This position requires a self-motivated, creative, forward-thinking, and energetic individual. Excellent communication, relationship building, and problem-solving skills are a must. The ability to interface well with demanding customers as well as technicians is critical. The best MX-Series Supervisors are strong team players and customer focused. The Supervisor must work well independently and be relied upon to make difficult decisions that will affect the performance and availability of mission critical systems.
Essential Functions:
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Provide leadership for this service center department. Team will be responsible for repairing, testing and maintaining Wescam MX-Series sensor systems in accordance with pre-established processes, while adhering to customer deadlines.
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Knowledge and application of troubleshooting electronics and mechanical systems, customer service skills and being a part of a motivated and diverse team.
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Be part of a motivated leadership team that supports various U.S. Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and DOD Military customers by repairing mission critical Wescam sensor systems.
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Plan and establish operational objectives for a team with moderate impact on the achievement of department results.
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Supervises lower-level professionals, technicians, or supervisors and/or higher level support.
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Leads, directs and reviews the work of direct report(s) to maintain workflow and productivity and ensure weekly objectives are achieved.
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Communicate with parties inside and outside of own department to explain and interpret policies, practices, and procedures.
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Explains and interprets policies, practices and procedures of the job area to others within the organization.
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Work consists of making moderate improvements to processes, systems, solutions or products to enhance performance of the job area.
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Opportunities for problem solving and innovation are general and may require understanding of broader set of issues.
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Understands basic management approaches and has proficient knowledge of job area.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
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Responsible for the Wescam USA Service Center in Loveland, CO which is a department including multiple MX repair technicians. Team consists of 5-6 employees in the group.
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Leads, directs, and reviews the work of direct report(s) who exercise latitude and independence in their assignments.
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Establishes daily operational plans with measurable contribution towards the achievement of results of the job function. Focus is on short-term operational plans and maintenance support.
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Provides input on hiring, firing, promotion, performance and/or compensation decisions for own organization. Reports to Associate Manager or higher.
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Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
Qualifications:
- Minimum Education/Experience requirements:
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Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 4 years prior relevant experience.
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In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
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Equivalent military experience and leadership skills would be considered.
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4 years experience as Supervisor or Lead Field Technician (FSR) for an aerospace or defense contractor specializing in high performance electro-mechanical products that are similar in complexity.
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4 years experience with electronic and mechanical test equipment is required.
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4 years experience troubleshooting and repairing problems related to product aircraft integration, electronics and mechanical systems, down to the line replaceable unit level and work with Quality & Manufacturing Engineering to take corrective actions.
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2 years “hands on” experience with Wescam MX-Series products: maintenance or operator skills is preferred.
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Normal work shift is 9/80 schedule (40 hours/week). Must be available to provide occasional off hour or weekend tasks in support of the customer requirements, as needed.
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May be required to travel to other international sites.
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Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Preferred Additional Skills:
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4 years experience with MS Office applications including Word and Excel is required as well as with specialized software test programs.
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4 years experience communicating clearly (written and verbal) with technical and non-technical customers (internal/external).
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Solid technical background and strong project management skills.
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Experience leading teams and working with other adjacent teams, business units, and customers.
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Direct experience with systems integration, software, optical, and electro-mechanical systems is preferred. Previous work experience with aircraft, tower, or aerostat-based MX sensor systems is highly desired.
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Understanding of Aerospace / Military maintenance planning concepts is preferred.
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Knowledge of ITAR and Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) is preferred.
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Familiarity with government contracting is preferred.
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Previous experience communicating with contacts, within and outside the department, on matters that involve obtaining or providing information requiring explanation or interpretation to reach an understanding/agreement.
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Previous success working under limited supervision or autonomously.
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Previous experience successfully prioritizing and managing multiple projects at one time.
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Active DoD Secret clearance or higher is preferred.
Working Conditions:
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Considerable time standing, bending, twisting, bending and kneeling while building a variety of assemblies.
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Lifting 50 pounds occasionally and reaching for items on shelves
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Working with general manufacturing hand tools, computers and electronic troubleshooting tools such as oscilloscopes, multi-meters, power supplies.
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Use of basic hand tools for mechanical assembly, metalworking machines and precision measuring and testing instruments.
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This position will require the ability to travel domestically and internationally. Up to 20% travel may be required.
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Work may be conducted onsite at the customer location, flight line, aviation hangar, test facility, in the field or in a manufacturing/test environment.
Must be able to work in fast-paced, schedule driven environment, without sacrificing product quality. Ability to logically address, analyze, and resolve Problems.
The salary range for this role in Colorado state is [$67,000.00 MIN - $124,000.00 MAX]. 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.
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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