Manager, Manufacturing Operations - Process Center Surface Mount (Onsite)
RTX•Coralville, IA
•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite
About The Position
The Manager, Manufacturing Operations oversees manufacturing operations for the Process Center Surface Mount in Coralville, Iowa. The role directly supports automated circuit card assembly production and is responsible for production planning, schedules, inventory, process effectiveness, quality, and operational performance. The manager leads and develops bargaining unit personnel, coordinates with cross-functional teams, and works to meet delivery and quality goals through lean methodologies and continuous improvement. This is an onsite position and is eligible for relocation assistance.
Requirements
- Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience.
- U.S. citizenship is required because the role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance.
- An active and existing DoD Secret security clearance is required after day one.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing operations, including circuit card assembly processes.
- Management experience in manufacturing or operations.
- Lean or Six Sigma certifications.
- Experience using ERP systems for production planning and inventory management.
- Experience in manufacturing environments with quality management systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001.
- Bargaining unit experience.
Responsibilities
- Directly support automated circuit card assembly production, including machine operation and coordination of production plans, master production schedules, inventory levels, and assembly schedules.
- Modify processes to enhance the effectiveness of industrial engineering.
- Use lean tools and methodologies to improve performance and minimize manufacturing waste.
- Provide leadership, education, training, and guidance to bargaining unit personnel.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Warehouse, Production Control, and other teams to meet delivery schedules and quality goals.
- Review, establish, and prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, efficiency, materials supply, and personnel resources.
- Identify and resolve production and material challenges in coordination with support teams.
- Recommend changes to operational methods, materials, equipment, and procedures to improve efficiency and quality.
- Manage recruitment, performance reviews, and training needs for assigned personnel.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
- 401(k) plan with employer matching and a separate employer retirement contribution
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan Repayment Program
- Life insurance and disability coverage
- Optional pet, home and auto, additional life and accident, critical illness, group legal, and identity theft insurance
- Birth, adoption, and parental leave benefits
- Fertility and family planning benefits
- Adoption assistance
- Autism benefit
- Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
- Wellness rewards program
- Virtual doctor visits
- Child and elder care services
- Medical second-opinion program
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Paid time off and holidays
- Potential annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
