Cell Leader 3rd shift HSMC WPB (onsite)

RTX•Jupiter, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cell Leader manages the cell’s operational activities and drives cross-functional work to meet customer requirements for quality, cost, and delivery. Working with the Business Unit Manager and functional leaders, the Cell Leader coordinates production and day-to-day activities with Material, Customer Support, Quality, and Engineering, while ensuring the cell operates productively in response to changing business needs. The role leads the establishment and achievement of cell goals in quality, cost, schedule, compliance, and safety using the Standard Production System (SPS). It includes day-to-day operational decision-making, resource allocation, employee communication and development, and supervision of hourly bargaining-unit employees in a manufacturing operations environment. The Cell Leader also supports staffing, training, hiring, retention, and employee appraisals, provides mentorship to close cross-functional gaps, and leads productivity projects to reduce cost and cycle time.

Requirements

One of the following: a BS/BA and 3 or more years of relevant industry experience; an associate degree and 5 or more years of relevant industry experience; or a high school diploma and 7 or more years of experience in production, operations, or manufacturing.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for the required security clearance.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance.
Active and existing DoD Secret clearance required after day one.

Nice To Haves

BS/BA or associate degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or Quality.
Experience directing skilled bargaining-unit employees.
Aerospace experience.
Manufacturing or operations experience.
Computer competency, particularly in MS Office.
Experience working with SAP.
Lean manufacturing or repair experience.
CORE (ACE) or Six Sigma training.

Responsibilities

Drive cross-functional work to meet customer requirements for quality, cost, and delivery.
Work with functional leaders and internal staff to meet production requirements and keep the cell productive as business needs change.
Handle the cell’s operational activities in coordination with the Business Unit Manager.
Drive production goals and coordinate day-to-day activities with Material, Customer Support, Quality, and Engineering.
Lead the establishment and attainment of cell goals in quality, cost, schedule, compliance, and safety using the Standard Production System (SPS).
Make day-to-day operational decisions.
Communicate across the cells and provide leadership development and performance feedback to shop-floor employees.
Obtain equipment, manpower, and other resources to meet near-term and long-range goals.
Review staffing and training needs and conduct performance, salary, and career appraisals for assigned personnel.
Hire, retain, and develop key technical talent.
Monitor production work status and ensure resources are allocated appropriately.
Provide mentorship and direction to close cross-functional gaps.
Lead productivity projects to reduce cost and cycle time.
Supervise hourly bargaining-unit employees in a manufacturing operations environment.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage.