Operations Director - Columbus Forge Blades (Onsite)

RTX•Midland, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Director - Columbus Forge Blades 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 operations leadership experience in a manufacturing environment OR a Master's degree and 12 or more years of operations leadership experience in a manufacturing 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
U.S. citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

MBA/advanced degree
Leadership development expertise
Lean, Six Sigma, or CORE certification

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of operations in a complex site.
Establish and execute production and quality objectives.
Strategically plan manpower and material to support factory level loading.
Tactically plan to maximize labor and equipment utilization.
Implement processes and operating plans to ensure safety, quality, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
Oversee the operational performance of value streams, including safety, quality, cost, delivery, and inventory.
Lead the location in operational excellence and lean transformation.
Drive talent development across the Operations team and ensure successors for key positions.
Oversee and direct cost reduction efforts and process improvements.
Oversee and direct scheduling with engineering, quality, and materials teams.
Ensure overall safety of the workforce through strategic direction and cultural deployment of leading indicators.
Enhance CORE and SPS along with operational procedures, systems, and principles.
Design supply chain strategies with Global Supply Chain and Materials to maximize productivity, minimize risk, and respond to demand fluctuations.
Collaborate and partner with other sites to provide updates and best practices.
Lead an operational team and empower them to build and lead their respective functions.
Make strategic decisions around the direction of each function.
Develop, lead, and retain top talent.
Deliver effective communication to all levels within the organization.