Senior Manufacturing Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-06-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HNY32: US136-Bohemia, NY 355 Knickerbocker Avenue , Bohemia, NY, 11716 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

Collins Aerospace, a subsidiary of RTX, is a global leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industries. Within the Interiors Division, we specialize in creating innovative and safe interior solutions for aircraft that prioritize both functionality and comfort.

The Senior Manufacturing Manager will play a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of manufacturing, driving quality excellence, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead strategic initiatives, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and foster a culture of innovation within our organization.

What You Will Do:

• Quality Management: Manage and ensure all quality-related aspects of the unit or shift are completed and documented to meet established quality standards.

• Sales, Inventory, Operations, & Planning (SIOP): Lead SIOP cycles to meet planned financial commitments and optimize inventory management processes.

• New Product Introductions (NPI): Develop manufacturing and transition build plans for NPIs, ensuring smooth and successful transitions.

• Leadership & Communication: Lead Tier management meetings and Gemba/walkabout review processes to foster a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

• Cost Reduction & Process Improvement: Drive cost reduction efforts and process improvements to enhance operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

• Scheduling & Sequencing: Lead scheduling and sequencing of work to ensure adherence to production schedules and optimal resource utilization.

• Materials & Logistics Management: Head materials and logistics problem resolution to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.

• Performance Management: Establish performance objectives and lead manufacturing site performance and productivity initiatives.

• Production Innovation: Lead production innovation initiatives, including additive manufacturing, to enhance production capabilities and drive competitive advantage.

• Customer Partnership: Partner with customers to understand their needs and issues, ensuring the delivery of satisfactory service standards.

• Work Transfer: Lead make-to-make and make-to-buy or buy-to-make work transfer efforts as necessary to optimize operations.

• Leadership Development: Coach, mentor, and develop leaders, fostering a culture of continuous learning and succession planning within the team.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Aerospace and/or manufacturing experience preferred.

• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence background preferred.

• Prior site leadership experience preferred.

• Knowledge of inventory practices, production processes, quality control, costs, process improvement, and other lean techniques for maximizing the effectiveness of operations.

• Experience with the implementation of Lean/Six sigma initiatives.

What We Offer:

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, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

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