Senior Manager, Manufacturing / Operations (Onsite)

RTX•Phoenix, AZ

21h•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Operations Manager who is a highly motivated, people leader responsible for the operational performance of Phoenix operations, and will be responsible for approximate 80 employees directly or indirectly. This individual reports to the Operations Lead who is accountable for the business performance of the Evacuation Slides within the Interiors SBU. A successful Senior Operations Manager will leverage and experience to ensure the operations team is aligned on goals to meet operational commitments. In this role, you will be responsible for the production, lean, and safety of the employees for the site. This role may expect to have approximately 10% travel and is eligible for relocation.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
Experience with Lean/Six Sigma/CORE
Leadership experience within a manufacturing environment

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in science or business
Chemical processing, machining, metal fabrication or composites manufacturing experience
Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) experience
Demonstrated experience implementing world class manufacturing techniques
Certified in Lean manufacturing or Six-Sigma
Demonstrated ability to establish and mature a Continuous Improvement culture
Experience with single piece flow in a mixed model production environment
Demonstrated experience with new program introductions
Strong analytical, numerical and reasoning abilities
Strong written and verbal communication skills across the organization, working level and executive
Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate, influence and lead across departments and functions
Skilled at building effective teams

Responsibilities

Responsible for achieving the financial requirements of the value stream by way out operational output (sales), margin performance and overhead budget (profit) and on time delivery (cash).
Ensures all quality related items for the unit or shift are complete and documented so that established quality standards are met.
Ensures that all non-conforming product has the appropriate RCCA to ensure tactical completion per the customer schedule and will not repeat in the future.
Ensures that all technical issues are resolved according to engineering specifications, and that standard work documents are being utilized and maintained.
Ensures that material is being planned and requisitioned to meet the production schedule. Also ensures that inventory is accurately maintained and issued, and that variances are properly managed.
Leads the implementation of lean manufacturing principles across the work cells to ensure visual management, standard work, 5S, and layout flow and linkage.
Manages the operational team’s macro plan that plans and manages the key actions that need to happen during the fiscal year to meet the team’s operational goals and commitments.
Responsible for leading and ensuring the team’s behaviors meet our culture vision
Provides safe working conditions and fosters a culture of safety first.
Leads cost reduction efforts and process improvements for the unit or shift to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
Leads scheduling for the unit or shift to ensure that operations run according to established production schedules.
Leads the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, for the unit or shift to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of resources.
Heads materials and logistics problem resolution for the unit or shift to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.
Establishes performance objectives and leads cell performance and productivity.
Leads production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for the unit or shift to enhance production capabilities.
Partners with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of services.
Responsible for all or a major portion of processing operations within the plant.
Oversees production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management), maintenance, plant engineering, scheduling and personnel.
Manages and supervises the work of manufacturing production disciplines in the Operations function.

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
Relocation Assistance