Operations Director (Onsite)

RTX•Midland, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. Are you ready to go beyond? The Columbus Forge Disk (CFD) Operations Director will play a key role in setting CFD strategy to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of quality first, isothermal forgings which ensure sustained customer satisfaction and highest level of part safety. The Operations Director will be responsible for development and leadership of a world class operation supporting current business needs and growth. The Operations Director is responsible for managing all aspects of operations in a complex site, establishing, and executing production and quality objectives, strategic planning of manpower and material to support factory level loading and tactical planning to maximize labor and equipment utilization. Implements processes and operating plans to ensure safety, quality, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness Responsible for the operational performance of the value streams located within the Columbus Forge, including safety, quality, cost, delivery and inventory as well as leading the location in operational excellence and lean transformation Drive talent development across the Operations team and ensure ready now successors for key positions Oversees and directs cost reduction efforts and process improvements to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness Work closely with the engineering, quality and materials team to oversee and directs scheduling to ensure that the plants meet established targets and standards 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. Possess big picture vision while maintaining an intimate knowledge of every department and job role involved in their operational processes. Work closely with Global Supply Chain and Materials to design supply chain strategies that maximize productivity, minimize risk and effectively respond to fluctuations in demand. Collaborate and partner with other sites to provide updates, best practices, etc. Lead an operational team and empower them to build and lead their respective functions. This role will also make strategic decisions around the direction of each of these functions. Ongoing people development; continue to build, lead, and retain top talent. Develop strong bench. Deliver effective and polished communication to all levels within the organization including delivery of hard facts; provide thoughtful and constructive feedback while listening to employee input.

Requirements

Bachelors 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

MBA/advanced degree
Leadership development expertise

Responsibilities

Setting CFD strategy to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of quality first, isothermal forgings which ensure sustained customer satisfaction and highest level of part safety.
Development and leadership of a world class operation supporting current business needs and growth.
Managing all aspects of operations in a complex site, establishing, and executing production and quality objectives, strategic planning of manpower and material to support factory level loading and tactical planning to maximize labor and equipment utilization.
Implementing processes and operating plans to ensure safety, quality, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness
Responsible for the operational performance of the value streams located within the Columbus Forge, including safety, quality, cost, delivery and inventory as well as leading the location in operational excellence and lean transformation
Drive talent development across the Operations team and ensure ready now successors for key positions
Overseeing and directing cost reduction efforts and process improvements to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness
Working closely with the engineering, quality and materials team to oversee and directs scheduling to ensure that the plants meet established targets and standards
Accountable for overall safety of the workforce, through strategic direction and cultural deployment of leading indicators.
Enhancing 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.
Possessing big picture vision while maintaining an intimate knowledge of every department and job role involved in their operational processes.
Working closely with Global Supply Chain and Materials to design supply chain strategies that maximize productivity, minimize risk and effectively respond to fluctuations in demand.
Collaborating and partner with other sites to provide updates, best practices, etc.
Leading an operational team and empower them to build and lead their respective functions. This role will also make strategic decisions around the direction of each of these functions.
Ongoing people development; continue to build, lead, and retain top talent. Develop strong bench.
Deliver effective and polished communication to all levels within the organization including delivery of hard facts; provide thoughtful and constructive feedback while listening to employee input.