Associate Director, Manufacturing Operations (Operations)

RTX•Jacksonville, FL

20h•$157,200 - $298,800•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is looking for an Associate Director of Manufacturing Operations in Jacksonville, FL. This role is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing operational process maturity and performance to ensure a high level of efficiency and customer satisfaction. The Engineered Polymer Products (EPP) division specializes in marine applications for surface ships and submarines, creating specialty naval parts. This position requires excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with the ability to oversee all operational aspects of the Value Stream, including Production, CNC machining, shop floor management, talent management, process improvement, schedule adherence, and people and product safety. The Value Stream is responsible for Naval Structures supporting various US Navy platforms, with production operations across two sites and three value streams in Jacksonville, Florida.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience.
Experience in leading operations supervisors or managers.
Experience in working in an ISO regulated manufacturing facility.
Experience in working with the Lean / Toyota Production System in a manufacturing environment.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.

Nice To Haves

STEM or Engineering Bachelor’s degree.
CNC machining operations (composite preferrably).
Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Project).
Experience with SAP.
Experience as an Operations Manager working in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment.
Experience with Solumina or relevant MES experience.
Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity.
Chemical processing, composite or rubber layup manufacturing experience.
Demonstrated experience implementing world class manufacturing techniques.
Certified in Six-Sigma.
Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) or Human and Organizational Performance (HOP).
Demonstrated ability to establish and mature a Continuous Improvement culture.
Experience with single piece flow in a mixed model production environment.
Demonstrated experience with new program introductions (NPI) and rate increases.

Responsibilities

Manages the execution of operations to meet established targets and metrics within Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.
Develops operational and financial objectives for all operational areas in order to increase profitability and mitigate all risks to the business.
Direct a multi-functional team to ensure areas meet business strategy objectives.
Maintains compliance to all regulations, laws and management systems requirements.
Proactively reduces EH&S risks and promotes safe behaviors in the workplace.
Supports all safety programs to include behavioral based safety and job hazard analysis; ensures that Operations is flawless executing all safety programs that Operations is responsible for performing.
Manages capacity, demand, & resource plans to ensure rate readiness and 100% On-time delivery to internal and external customers.
Supports the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process to ensure that adequate capacity and headcount are planned and maintained for the operations teams.
Ensures successful implementation of engineering development activities.
Develops maturity of Business Intelligence tools to ensure efficient material flow.
Integrates tactical & strategic supply chain updates to ensure delivery and manage risk.
Manages objectives for operating budgets, capital plans and cost savings targets.
Ensures that utilization and labor efficiency are achieved, and sales output is realized.
Achieves inventory improvements and manages manufacturing variances.
Ensures effective implementation of product and manufacturing technologies.
Identifies and executes manufacturing technologies & world class manufacturing initiatives aligned with the 5-yr strategic plan.
Champions change through the active support of Continuous Improvement tools and processes.
Leads and supports all Operational continuous improvement processes and initiatives to include Visual Management Strategy, Layout Linkage Flow, and 5S.
Develops the annual operational macro plan and ensures individual projects are implemented to resolve the problem, issue or opportunity.
Drives employee engagement / positive culture and executes strategic workforce planning initiatives.
Standardizes best practices across operations and business processes.
Ensures adherence to our Operational rhythm to include Tier meetings, IPT construct, Gemba boards, RCCA, RTPR, and recovery plans.
Executes a robust talent management and succession planning process.
Ensures all training and skills are assessed to ensure no critical skills gaps.
Represents the organization to sustain a positive organizational culture.
Ensures compliance with all government and corporate policies and procedures.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Program, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Relocation assistance