Operational Systems Manager (Mgr Manufacturing Eng 2) 30246

Requisition Number: 30246

Required Travel: 11 - 25%

Employment Type: Full Time/Salaried/Exempt

Anticipated Salary Range: $128,656.00 - $170,000.00

Security Clearance: None

Level of Experience: Senior

Meet HII’s Mission Technologies Division
Our team of more than 7,000 professionals worldwide delivers all-domain expertise and advanced technologies in service of mission partners across the globe. Mission Technologies is leading the next evolution of national defense – the data evolution - by accelerating a breadth of national security solutions for government and commercial customers. Our capabilities range from C5ISR, AI and Big Data, cyber operations and synthetic training environments to fleet sustainment, environmental remediation and the largest family of unmanned underwater vehicles in every class. Find the role that’s right for you. Apply today. We look forward to meeting you.

To learn more about Mission Technologies, click here for a short video: https://vimeo.com/732533072

Leadership Mindset at HII – Mission Technologies

Leadership at HII is a mindset, not a title. Through our Leadership Capability Framework, we define how every employee grows, leads, and contributes—regardless of role. It sets the standard for how you can develop yourself and what you can expect from leaders across our organization. We look for candidates who want to grow in alignment with these capabilities:

- Know & Grow Your People – Commit to learning and supporting team success.

- Build Relationships – Communicate openly, collaborate well, and build trust.

- Take Ownership – Deliver on commitments and take pride in your work.

- Customer First – Focus on the mission and those we serve.

- Shape the Future – Bring ideas, curiosity, and continuous improvement.

- Act with Urgency – Take initiative and follow through with purpose.

These capabilities guide how all employees contribute to our shared success across Mission Technologies.

Summary:

HII Mission Technologies Industrial & Manufacturing Engineering group is hiring an Operational Systems Manager to act as a cross-cutting leader to mature and implement manufacturing standards, systems, process improvements, and leadership development programs across Mission Technology’s product and technology portfolio.

What You Will Do:

Specific job duties include:

- Deliver manufacturing ramp-ups for strategic products and programs

- Develop high-performing technical and management standards for HII MT manufacturing, including standards for work instructions, capacity modeling, daily work management, continuous improvement, and KPIs

- Lead on-site teams to develop capacity models that account for demand variability, headcount, equipment utilization, and supplier lead times

- Lead on-site teams to establish standard build procedures, perform time-and-motion studies, map value streams, identify bottlenecks, balance flows, and design facility layouts

- Establish, implement, and scale best-practice operational excellence and structured continuous improvement systems that promote relentless execution focus

- Lead on-site teams to implement and tailor production systems for maximum impact

- Apprentice and develop early-tenure industrial, manufacturing, and systems engineers

- Establish structured, systematic operations leadership development program

What We're Looking For:

- 6 years relevant progressive experience with Bachelors in related field; 4 years relevant progressive experience with Masters in related field; or High School Diploma or equivalent and 10 years relevant progressive experience.

- System dynamics modeling and simulation experience (e.g., Simio, Python, MATLAB)

- Preference for experience with operations leadership development programs

- Manufacturing leadership and process improvement experience

- Familiarity with high-complexity / defense manufacturing is a plus

- Exceptional communication skills

- Capable of building rapid trust across a wide range of stakeholders, including front-line craftspeople and senior executives

- Comfort creating structure from ambiguity & moving quickly with imperfect data

- Travel: 25-50% of the time

The listed salary range for this role is intended as a good faith estimate based on the role's location, expectations, and responsibilities. When extending an offer, HII's Mission Technologies division takes a variety of factors into consideration which include, but are not limited to, the role's function and a candidate's education or training, work experience, and key skills.

HII is more than a job - it’s an opportunity to build a new future. We offer competitive benefits such as best-in-class medical, dental and vision plan choices; wellness resources; employee assistance programs; Savings Plan Options (401(k)); financial planning tools, life insurance; employee discounts; paid holidays and paid time off; tuition reimbursement; as well as early childhood and post-secondary education scholarships. Bonus/other non-recurrent compensation is occasionally offered for qualified positions, and if applicable to this role will be addressed by the recruiter at the screening phase of application.

Why HII
We build the world’s most powerful, survivable naval ships and defense technology solutions that safeguard our seas, sky, land, space and cyber. Our workforce includes skilled tradespeople; artificial intelligence, machine learning (AI/ML) experts; engineers; technologists; scientists; logistics experts; and business administration professionals.

Recognized as one of America’s top large company employers, we are a values and ethics driven organization that puts people’s safety and well-being first. Regardless of your role or where you serve, at HII, you’ll find a supportive and welcoming environment, competitive benefits, and valuable educational and training programs for continual career growth at every stage of your career.

Together we are working to ensure a future where everyone can be free and thrive.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law.

Do You Need Assistance?
If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only those inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address. Additionally, you may also call 1-844-849-8463 for assistance. Press #3 for HII Mission Technologies.