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Operations Manager

Leonardo DRS
Danbury, CT Full Time
POSTED ON 10/27/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/25/2026
Job ID: 115664

The Leonardo DRS Naval Power Systems business is a trusted provider of innovative naval gas and hybrid power systems, control technology and support solutions for the U.S. Navy and navies around the world.

Job Summary

Join our Danbury, CT team as an Operations Manager responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing processes ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency in line with company goals and customer demand. We are seeking a motivated and energetic leader ready to dive in!

What You Will Do

  • Resolve complex issues/problems utilizing comprehensive understanding of manufacturing processes
  • Lead a diverse team of Supervisors responsible for a hourly workforce; coordinate recruitment and selection, career development, and performance management
  • Manage the development, and monitor execution, of manufacturing schedules
  • Develop budgets and manage activities to accomplish financial objectives
  • Develop and recommend short- and long-range objectives, consistent with organization guidelines
  • Coordinate operations and communications within, between, and among various functional areas
  • Ensure operations conform to the organization’s policies and procedures, values, and federal, state, and local regulations
  • Establish, monitor, and ensure customer satisfaction
  • Engage in the typical responsibilities of a manager requiring planning, evaluating, organizing, integrating, and controlling
  • Drive continuous improvement through deployment of best practices in alignment with our APEX team
  • Continually identify and assess risks and deploy proactive mitigation plans
  • Support and lead new product introduction activities
  • Maintain knowledge of current manufacturing and continuous improvement trends in the industry

Education & Experience Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, management or a related field
  • Proficient technical expertise within manufacturing; DoD experience highly preferred
  • Knowledge and familiarity with quality standards (ISO, AS, etc)
  • Excellent interpersonal, leadership, negotiation, communication and writing skills
  • Demonstrated experience leading teams and motivating others

U.S. Citizenship required. This position may require an active DOD security clearance or the ability to obtain such clearance within a reasonable time after commencement of employment.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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