Operational Excellence Director (Onsite)

RTX • Columbus, GA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 195,000 employees are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With three market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development, RTX offers capabilities and opportunities unmatched elsewhere. Together, they push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect the world. Pratt & Whitney, a world leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. The Operational Excellence Director will be responsible for the development and leadership of a world-class operation supporting current business needs and growth. This role involves establishing and implementing the strategic plan for the Columbus Blades business in a complex site, setting and executing production and quality objectives, strategic planning of manpower and process improvements, and maximizing labor and equipment utilization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 14 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations management, production or similar environment OR a Master's degree and 12 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations management, production or similar industrial environment
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles (Kaizen events or experience with a continuous improvement program)
• Demonstrated leadership skills with direct supervisory experience of a large scope
• Experience working in the aerospace industry

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline
• Experience in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated, high‑precision manufacturing environments
• Background in automation, digital manufacturing, advanced machining, or next‑generation manufacturing technologies
• Lean, Six Sigma, or CORE certification (Black Belt or equivalent)
• Experience leading capital strategy, technology roadmaps, and large‑scale transformation

Responsibilities

• Lead cost reduction efforts and process improvements to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness
• Lead capital planning and deployment to ensure investments align with long‑term capability
• Drive yield improvement and delivery performance for the Blades business
• Drive talent development across the OpX team and ensure ready now successors for key positions
• Accountable for overall safety of the workforce, through strategic direction and cultural deployment of leading indicators
• Enhance CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) and SPS along with the operational procedure, systems and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business processes, and enhanced management reporting to achieve world class safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Lead end‑to‑end NPI execution, ensuring new products are industrialized with world‑class quality, stable processes, and predictable ramp‑up performance
• Champion technology insertion initiatives that improve quality, reduce variation, and enhance operational efficiency

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• 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
• annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees