Associate Director - Operations Excellence – Region 1 (Remote)

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1d•Remote

About The Position

The Operational Excellence role for Avionics Operations Region 1 requires a recognized expert in Business and Operations processes who can lead strategic planning efforts and develop new growth strategies. Leadership through influence and demonstrated project management expertise are essential for success in this position. This is a pivotal role in the success of Region 1 Avionics Operations. Deep cross functional networks, or the ability to establish strong networks in the Program Office, Supply Chain, and Quality are critical for driving Region 1 Avionics Operations success. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Facilitate meeting and exceeding all Operations and Strategic Business Unit goals for the region, including quality, cost, schedule, and cash flow Represent the Regional Leader as the operations facing focal point for the VP of Ops and/or VP-GM of Vision & Sensing Systems, as needed Drive Operational Excellence Avionics Operations for Region 1. This includes: Support all Operations and region facing needs/requests Represent Operations and region for long range and annual operating planning (AOP) Partner with Operations Excellence peers on improvement initiatives and standardization of practices Provide awareness/updates on Operations and region initiatives Develop and guide the implementation of strategies to continuously improve and enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and overall performance of the sites within the region Ensure all sites maintain a continuously improving Environmental, Health and Safety program Ensure all sites maintain compliance with the Corporate Policies and Procedures, including all ethics and code of conduct policies Facilitate organizational development programs across sites including mentoring and coaching of the site leadership teams and their organizations Create and foster a team-oriented, accountable environment Implement and execute strategies to continuously improve and enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and overall performance of the sites within the region Assemble recurring deliverables (i.e. monthly OA materials) for region and Operations Provide other Chief of Staff responsibilities upon request Travel approximately 25% (dependent on candidate home location)

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 or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience.
10+ years of Operations experience.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated success in senior level leadership, planning and forecasting.
Executive level communication and presentation skills.
Experience with and understanding of RLPM.
Varied professional background to support network and influence capability.
Experience leading cross-functional teams and leaders within a complex and sometimes ambiguous matrix organization.

Responsibilities

Facilitate meeting and exceeding all Operations and Strategic Business Unit goals for the region, including quality, cost, schedule, and cash flow
Represent the Regional Leader as the operations facing focal point for the VP of Ops and/or VP-GM of Vision & Sensing Systems, as needed
Drive Operational Excellence Avionics Operations for Region 1.
Support all Operations and region facing needs/requests
Represent Operations and region for long range and annual operating planning (AOP)
Partner with Operations Excellence peers on improvement initiatives and standardization of practices
Provide awareness/updates on Operations and region initiatives
Develop and guide the implementation of strategies to continuously improve and enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and overall performance of the sites within the region
Ensure all sites maintain a continuously improving Environmental, Health and Safety program
Ensure all sites maintain compliance with the Corporate Policies and Procedures, including all ethics and code of conduct policies
Facilitate organizational development programs across sites including mentoring and coaching of the site leadership teams and their organizations
Create and foster a team-oriented, accountable environment
Implement and execute strategies to continuously improve and enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and overall performance of the sites within the region
Assemble recurring deliverables (i.e. monthly OA materials) for region and Operations
Provide other Chief of Staff responsibilities upon request

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
And more!