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Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director of our Manufacturing Operations, in Jacksonville FL who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing operational process maturity and performance to ensure a high level of efficiency and customer satisfaction.

While the rest of Collins Aerospace soars into the sky, Engineered Polymer Products dives into the sea! Located in Jacksonville, Florida, EPP specializes in marine applications for surface ships and submarines. Our dedicated teams create specialty naval parts that aid the U.S. Navy in executing their mission, ensuring excellence every day. Consider joining a community focused on culture, quality, and safety, and apply today!

Position is onsite at Blount Island in Jacksonville FL.

The submarine and surface ships within this video highlight the products we have designed and now build in Jacksonville.

https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/submarines-and-surface-ships

The role requires excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to oversee all Operational aspects of the Value Stream including Production, CNC machining, shop floor management, talent management, process improvement, and schedule adherence, along with people and product safety. You will interact with both internal and external customers and across multiple levels within the organization. 

The Value Stream is responsible for Naval Structures supporting various US Navy platforms.  Production operations are located across two sites and three value streams in Jacksonville, Florida. 
 

Primary Responsibilities:

• Manages the execution of operations to meet established targets and metrics within Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People.
• Develops operational and financial objectives for all operational areas in order to increase profitability and mitigate all risks to the business.
• Direct a multi-functional team to ensure areas meet business strategy objectives.
• Maintains compliance to all regulations, laws and mgmt. systems requirements.
• Proactively reduces EH&S risks and promotes safe behaviors in the workplace.  Supports all safety programs to include behavioral based safety and job hazard analysis; ensures that Operations is flawless executing all safety programs that Operations is responsible for performing.
• Manages capacity, demand, & resource plans to ensure rate readiness and 100 On-time delivery to internal and external customers.
• Supports the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process to ensure that adequate capacity and headcount are planned and maintained for the operations teams.  
• Ensures successful implementation of engineering development activities.
• Develops maturity of Business Intelligence tools to ensure efficient material flow.
• Integrates tactical & strategic supply chain functions to ensure delivery and manage risk.
• Manages objectives for operating budgets, capital plans and cost savings targets.  Ensures that utilization and labor efficiency are achieved, and sales output is realized. 
• Achieves inventory improvements and manages manufacturing variances.
• Ensures effective implementation of product and manufacturing technologies.
• Identifies and executes manufacturing technologies & world class manufacturing initiatives aligned with the 5-yr strategic plan.
• Champions change through the active support of Continuous Improvement tools and processes.  Leads and supports all Operational continuous improvement processes and initiatives to include Visual Management Strategy, Layout Linkage Flow, and 5S. 
• Develops the annual operational macro plan and ensures individual projects are implemented to resolve the problem, issue or opportunity.  
• Drives employee engagement / positive culture and executes strategic workforce planning initiatives. 
• Standardizes best practices across operations and business processes.  Ensures adherence to our Operational rhythm to include Tier meetings, IPT construct, Gemba boards, RCCA, recovery plans, hiring, etc.
• Executes a robust talent management and succession planning process.
• Ensures all training and skills are assessed to ensure no critical skills gaps.
• Represents the organization to sustain a positive organizational culture. 

Qualifications/Experience Needed:  

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.
• University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• Must have a minimum 5+ years experience leading operations supervisors or managers.
• Minimum 5+ years experience working in an ISO regulated manufacturing facility.
• Minimum 3+ years experience working with the Lean / Toyota Production System in a manufacturing environment.
• 3+ year experience working with CNC machining operations.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Project) 
• Experience with SAP. 
• Experience as an Operations Manager working in a high mix, low volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience with Solumina or relevant MES experience.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Chemical processing, composite or rubber layup manufacturing experience.
• Demonstrated experience implementing world class manufacturing techniques.
• Certified in Lean manufacturing or Six-Sigma.
• Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) or Human and Organizational Performance (HOP).
• 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 (NPI) and rate increases.

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global spanet. 

In addition, our Engineered Polymer Products division is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced, high-performance composite and elastomeric structures and products for marine applications. Whether in the air or underwater, we’re pushing the limits of innovation. Want to join us on this important journey? 

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.  

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  

• 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 
• Life insurance and disability coverage 
• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal 
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning 
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions 
• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You 
• Autism Benefit 
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits 
• Adoption Assistance 
• Best Doctors, second opinion program 
• Eligible for relocation
• And more!  

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen. 

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• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.) 
• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year  

The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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