Brake Value Stream Associate Director (Onsite)

RTX•Waco, OH

1d•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. Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has an opportunity for a Brake Value Stream Associate Director, Manufacturing Operations based in Troy, Ohio. This manufacturing role reports directly to the Troy Site Leader and oversees three operations departments to ensure safe, efficient, and productive operations. This leader owns the performance of the Aircraft Brake production line for commercial, military, and regional/business aircraft. This is a high visibility role with regular engagement with senior leadership across Troy and the greater Collins/RTX organization with an opportunity to develop into higher-level manufacturing or site leadership positions. Success in this role looks like consistent achievement of the Golden Thread, aka Safety, People, Quality, Delivery, and Cost. At the end of the day, you will lead a skilled, engaged production team with stable, high-performing lean manufacturing processes.

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
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
5+ years experience leading direct reports in a manufacturing environment
Experience with Continuous Improvement (CI) tools and methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, ACE or CORE
Ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Prior experience leading in a unionized environment
Demonstrated adaptability and skilled in conflict resolution
Demonstrated success in creation and execution of standard processes
Experience leading in a high-mix, high-volume environment

Responsibilities

People Core focus on safety and quality
Drive cultural transformation toward lean thinking, ownership, and continuous problem-solving
Responsible for managing and developing production supervisors to ensure the departments actively support continuous improvement strategies, methodologies and philosophies
Ensure processes and systems are in place to drive consistent performance management
Robust onboarding and training of operators and supervisors
Ensure celebrations of ‘wins’ when the area and cells perform
Lean Manufacturing Drive CORE / Continuous Improvement for daily success by working with the site CI Manager and Manufacturing Engineering Manager and supporting teams.
Develop operations supervisors to ensure lean manufacturing principles are fully implemented on the shop floor.
Create cells through product/process family alignment
Transform Cells to flow / pitch / takt
Standard Work (Time based standard work for all functions)
Process Confirmation (validation of completion of standard work)
Flow (linkage and flow of processes)
Resilience (Man and Material in required quantities, SWIP:WIP)
Winning vs. Losing (constant visibility of performance to plan)
Closed Loop Systems (corrective actions for all losses)
Standardization and execution of area and departmental roles, including productivity metrics
Results Determine / monitor / improve KPI’s as established by site and business need
Roll up metrics from all ongoing cell projects within the area and departments
Ensure high-integrity, high-skill performance
Strategy Develop the strategy, plans, and execute all activities related to the Machining, Brake Chemical Operations, and Assembly areas
Manage and facilitate the monthly adherence to business objectives
Ensure robust root cause and corrective actions (DAISE) where needed
Create a culture of accountability, data (for measurement and decisions), and winning

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