Supplier Development Lead (Remote - Residing in NY, NJ, or PA areas)

RTX•US-NJ-REMOTE, NJ

6d•$107,500 - $204,500•Remote

About The Position

This position will be remote based (work from home) in the New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania areas. The position will require frequent travel in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania areas and therefore the selected candidate must live in this region. At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Supply chain, Business Management, or related field and 8 years of experience in Operations, Quality, and/or Continuous Improvement roles; or an advanced degree with 5 years of experience.
U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Reside in the New York, New Jersey, or Pennsylvania area

Nice To Haves

Experience with strong structured project management and problem-solving skills.
Ability to initiate, lead and sustain change activities at the suppliers.
CORE Professional (Any track).
Six-Sigma Blackbelt or Greenbelt or LEAN certificate.
RTX SHA certified assessor.
ITC experience.
SAP experience using Procurement and Quality transactions.

Responsibilities

Perform assessments of the suppliers capability to perform and sustain performance through the SHA (Supplier Health Assessment).
Engage the supplier to complete the diagnosis in the Gemba and work with the supplier to develop a comprehensive gap closure plan.
Conduct weekly training and coaching on-site at the supplier to develop their team.
Follow-up with the PW and supplier team to validate the gap plan and monitor progress to ensure the benefits are achieved.
Establish leading indicators of performance and track weekly, on-site at supplier.
Intervene to expedite deliveries and/or resolve quality issues as required.
Lead impactful Continuous Improvement events at Supplier.