Sr Mgr, Mfg/Ops

Date Posted:

2024-09-03

Country:

United States of America

Location:

A50: Phoenix - Aerospace 1007 E. University Drive, Phoenix, AZ, 85034 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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. 

What You Will Do

• Own the execution of operations to achieve established targets and metrics within Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Organizational development. 
• Lead a team of Operations Supervisors and direct a cross-functional IPT (Integrated Production Team) to ensure business objectives and customer requirements are met. 
• Maintain compliance to all regulations, laws, and management system requirements. 
• Proactively reduce EH&S risks and promote safe behaviors in the workplace. Support all safety programs to include behavioral based safety and job hazard analysis (JHA); ensure that Operations is flawlessly executing all required safety programs. 
• Manage capacity, demand, & resource plans to ensure rate readiness and 100% On-time delivery to internal and external customers. 
• Support the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process to ensure that adequate capacity and headcount are planned and maintained.   
• Drive employee engagement, foster positive culture, and execute strategic workforce planning initiatives.  
• Foster a culture of teamwork and accountability within the business interfaces, leading and motivating the team through the development and performance management of employees.
• Champion Continuous Improvement using the CORE operating system and lean manufacturing initiatives such as Tiered Accountability, Gemba, Visual Management, Process Mapping, Kanban, 5S, Kaizen, & Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Integrate tactical & strategic supply chain actions to ensure delivery and manage risk. 
• Support objectives for operating budgets, capital plans, and cost savings targets.  Ensure that utilization and labor efficiency are achieved, while sales output is realized. Achieve inventory improvements and reduce manufacturing variances. 
• Support the annual operational macro plan and ensure individual projects are implemented to resolve the problem, issue, or opportunity.   
• Execute robust talent management and succession planning processes. 
• Ensure all training and skills are assessed to ensure no critical skills gaps. 

What You Will Learn

• Learn how to effectively manage a cross-functional team to achieve project goals and foster collaboration across diverse skill sets.
• Develop professional skills through practical experience and mentorship, enhancing your capabilities as a leader
• Gain insights into cross-functional collaboration strategies and techniques, enabling you to work seamlessly across departments and disciplines to drive innovation and success.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a 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
• Prior experience in directing multi-disciplined teams including a demonstrated ability to manage conflicting priorities
• Must be a U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here:  https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of the CORE Operating System and Lean Manufacturing methodologies
• Extensive proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Prior SAP 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 fu