EACS Operations Lead (Onsite)

RTX•Rome, NY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. The Operations Lead is responsible to ensure achievement of Hardware Delivery to the Customer Request Date, and responsible to inform the Program Manager of significant delivery issues, including the impact to the customer, develop recovery plans (LOB), and support internal and/or external Customer communications. The Operations Lead functions as the primary lead for all Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Cost objectives for military programs within the Environmental and Airframe Control Systems (EACS) business throughout the product life cycle.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Experience in Quality, Operations or Supply Management including new product introduction
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SI&OP (Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning) processes.
Customer relationship management skills, with working experience resolving operational challenges.
Experience in application of continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

Maintain a culture of safety, quality and compliance as a top priority
Leverage exceptional written and verbal communication skills, in partnership with the Program Managers to ensure effective internal and customer communication on manufacturing plans and operational performance.
Drive rapid closure to issues as they arise, including quality, supply and operational excellence issues
Partner with site operations to develop strong inventory strategies and production schedules based on demand, lead time, capacity constraints, inventory targets and materials availability
Accelerate proactive efforts to get in front of future risk to operational performance
Facilitate burndown of SRI (Supplier Request for Information) and FAI (First Article Inspection)
Support LTB or material substitution activities to ensure component availability.
Provide inputs into the SIOP process
Support the Product Line Teams in driving rate readiness assessments, identifying gaps, and driving action plans to maintain production capacity (labor, equipment, tooling) in alignment with the long and short-term demand.

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!
May be eligible for relocation