Associate Director, CORE (Operations Excellence)

Date Posted:

2025-05-29

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCT99: Field Office - CT Remote Location, Remote City, CT, 06101 USA

Position Role Type:

Remote

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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.

CORE is the RTX continuous improvement operating system that aligns all major elements of the business and its processes so that they work together in a harmonious system. Business Units and Functions will optimize and mature processes using CORE tools and methods in a series of activities and events.

The candidate will work alongside Business Unit Operations and Functional leaders and their teams as required to optimize business processes and develop talent within the operating system. They will also work with CORE Leaders to plan and execute the implementation and advancement of the CORE Operating System including:

 What You Will Do:

• Build partnership within Operations Leadership

• Review plans and provide support for maturity improvement

• Help with COSMIC and process analysis tool usage

• Perform Framework assessment validations as needed

• Facilitate benchmarking across the company

• Facilitate/Lead Engagements utilizing entire suite of CORE Methods & Tools as applicable Train employees on CORE Methods & Tools with emphasis on advanced problem solving methodologies

• Coach Engagement leads in facilitation skills and help improve overall CORE competency

• Mentor CORE Experts and Professionals

• Lead Strategic Initiatives related to Operations Excellence Lead the advancement of the CORE Success Story and financial validation processes including review and alignment on technology solutions

• Analyze data for automation opportunities and reporting efficiency

• Proactive engagement with leaders across the operations sites to understand top issues and

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience

• 5+ years experience with continuous improvement 

• Black Belt or Master Black equivalent

• 5+ years experience with manufacturing operations, business processes and technical acumen

• 5+ years experience delivering training at all levels

• 5+ years experience deploying continuous improvement operating systems

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Aerospace experience

What We Offer:

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 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  

• And more!  

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