Associate Director, Continuous Improvement

Date Posted:

2024-07-31

Country:

United States of America

Location:

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

Position Role Type:

Remote

CORE is the Raytheon Technologies 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.  

This individual can be on-site or remote.  No relocation will be offered.

What YOU Will Do:

• Work with CORE Leaders to plan and execute the implementation and advancement of the CORE Operating System including:

• 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 develop innovative solutions to advance business performance utilizing advanced problem solving methodologies (e.g. Shainin RedX and Rolling Top 5)

• Must be willing and able to travel 50% of the time (domestic and international)

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 or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience 

• 5+ years experience in Lean tools and Business Process Management including VSM, process mapping, Goal Alignment, RACI, Shainin RedX, CORE Control rooms, Tiered Gemba, Skills Matrix, and Change Management  

• 5+ years Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and leaders within a complex and sometimes ambiguous matrix organization

• 6+ years Experience driving tangible process improvements in a Operations Environment

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Achieved or working towards advanced CORE certification (e.g. Professional or Expert)

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. 

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Minimum Program Qualifications

To qualify for the Raytheon Technologies, Re-Empower Program, candidates should: • Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application • Have prior experience in functional area of interest • Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position

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