Associate Director, Manufacturing Operations (Operations)

Collins Aerospace an RTX company is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities comprehensive portfolio andexpertiseto solve customers toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

Collins Aerospace is looking for anAssociate Director of our Manufacturing Operationsin Jacksonville FL who willbe responsible fordeveloping implementing and managing operational processmaturity and performanceto ensurea high levelof efficiency and customer satisfaction.

While the rest of Collins Aerospace soars into the sky Engineered Polymer Products(EPP)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!

This position works onsite at ourBlount Islandbuildingin Jacksonville FL.

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

rolerequires excellent organizational and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to oversee all Operational aspects of the Value Stream includingProduction CNC machiningshop floormanagement talent management process improvement and schedule adherence along with people and product safety. You will interact with both internal and external customersand acrossmultiple levels within the organization.

The Value Streamis responsible forNaval Structures supporting various US Navy platforms. Production operations arelocatedacross two sitesand three value streamsin Jacksonville Florida.

What You Will Do

• Manages the execution of operations to meet established targets and metrics within Safety Quality Delivery Cost andPeople

• Develops operational and financialobjectivesfor all operational areasin order toincrease profitability and mitigate all risks to the business

• Direct a multi-functional team to ensure areas meet business strategyobjectives

• Maintains compliance to all regulationslawsand 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 Operationsis responsible forperforming

• 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 andmaintainedfor 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 chainupdatesto ensure delivery and manage risk

• Managesobjectivesfor operating budgets capitalplansand cost savings targets. Ensures thatutilizationand labor efficiency are achieved and sales output is realized

• Achieves inventory improvements and manages manufacturing variances

• Ensures effective implementation of product and manufacturing technologies

• Identifiesand 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 problemissueor opportunity

• Drives employee engagement / positiveculture andexecutes 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 RCCARTPR andrecovery plans

• Executes a robust talent management and succession planning process

• Ensures all training and skills are assessed to ensure no critical skills gaps

• Representsthe organizationtosustain a positive organizational culture

• Ensures compliance with all government and corporate policies and procedures

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experienceoran Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience
• Experienceinleading operations supervisors or managers
• Experienceinworking in an ISOregulatedmanufacturing facility
• Experienceinworking with the Lean / Toyota Production System in a manufacturing environment

Qualifications We Prefer

• STEM or Engineering Bachelors degree

• CNC machining operations(compositepreferrably)

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint Excel Project)

• Experience withSAP

• Experience as an Operations Managerworking in a high mix low volume manufacturing environment

• Experience withSoluminaor relevant MES experience

• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity

• Chemical processingcompositeor rubber layup manufacturing experience

• Demonstrated experience implementing world class manufacturing techniques

• Certified in Six-Sigma

• Behavioral Based Safety (BBS) or Human and Organizational Performance (HOP)

• Demonstrated ability toestablishand 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

Maybe eligible for relocation

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft help aircraft take off and land stay trim in the air move forward carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight stronger and more technically advanced so that plane travel can be safer more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

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 underwaterwerepushing the limits of innovation. Want to join us on this important journey

Role Type Definitions:

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) isappropriate foryour needs before applying to this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher again and again.

Apply now and be part of the teamthatsredefining aerospace every day.