Associate Director, Operations Center Manager (onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. This position leads a large team of experienced manufacturing operations professionals or production team leaders. Establishes long term objectives and guidelines for managing and monitoring cell performance and productivity. Directs scheduling and sequencing of work, as well as production innovation to optimize production. This position provides strategic leadership to a large team of experienced manufacturing operations professionals, including five frontline managers who collectively oversee approximately 130 employees across two shifts. The role establishes long‑term objectives and performance guidelines, directs the scheduling and sequencing of work, and drives production innovation to optimize cell performance, productivity, and alignment with organizational goals.

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 leading manufacturing operations (Site leader, operations leader, quality leader, planning leader)
Supervisory experience
Experience with Six-Sigma / CORE and lean manufacturing processes (or equivalent)
Working knowledge and applied experience with SAP
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading managers who have their own direct reports
Experience in a bargain unit represented facility
Engineering or technical background with demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes machining, chemical, or assembly

Responsibilities

Manages and ensures all quality related items for the unit or shift are complete and documented so that established quality standards are met.
Leads cost reduction efforts and process improvements for the unit or shift to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
Leads scheduling for the unit or shift to ensure that operations run according to established production schedules.
Leads the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, for the unit or shift to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of resources.
Heads materials and logistics problem resolution for the unit or shift to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.
Establishes performance objectives and leads cell performance and productivity.
Leads production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for the unit or shift to enhance production capabilities.
Partners with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of services.
Responsible for all or a major portion of processing operations in a plant.
Oversees production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management), maintenance, plant engineering, scheduling and personnel.
Manages and supervises the work of manufacturing production disciplines in the Operations function.
Performs professional or management work regularly across multiple Manufacturing disciplines - includes activities that cannot be attributed to defined Operations discipline.

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 Plan, 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
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs