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Manager, Manufacturing (Onsite)

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RTX

Manager, Manufacturing (Onsite)

Decorah, IA

Date Posted:
2024-10-22
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HIA35: Decorah, IA 2464 River Road , Decorah, IA, 52101-7596 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite

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

This leadership position is critical to the success of our manufacturing operations team. You will lead and motivate a team setting goals and driving achievement. You will manage cell productivity, guide scheduling & sequencing of work, and foster a collaborative, achievement driven environment. You will approach each day with a continuous improvement mindset to identify opportunities for innovations optimizing production.

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Well-developed organizational and time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and allocate resources are foundational for success in this role. You will utilize active listening, critical thinking, and effective problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues while working under pressure. You will be a culture champion for the team focused on individual development and team success.

We offer career development opportunities while supporting and encouraging goals as your journey evolves on the Collins Path.

What You Will Do:

  • Coordinates staff & workflow to achieve the customer's schedule.
  • Motivates and drives a positive team work ethic and environment.
  • Leading employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts.
  • Lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost. reduction through the system's various elements.
  • Perform daily supervisor responsibilities, project management, effective communication, and execution with support group members.
  • Establish work schedules considering customer requirements, resource availability and other priorities.
  • Provide leadership and direction with an emphasis on team building through daily meetings, effective communications, and in developing an efficient team that is responsive to production requirements and changes.
  • Work dedicatedly to address issues and engage the workforce in achieving cell goals.
  • Demonstrate a 100% dedication to Quality, Environment Health and Safety (EHS).
  • Understanding and ability to drive quality and customer satisfaction through CORE operating system.

Qualifications You Must Have:

  • Typically requires University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
  • 5+ years of leadership formal/informal experience in a manufacturing environment.
  • 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:

  • Aerospace experience.
  • Utilizes CORE principles, a driver of improvement.
  • Exposure to ERP systems, SAP preferred.
  • Experience in practical application of Lean/Six Sigma (continuous improvement) principles.
  • Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
  • Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.
  • Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early, and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels.
  • Collins Enterprise Values including Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.

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!

Learn More & Apply Now:

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.

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

Our Avionics team advances flight deck solutions, airborne communications, vision systems, sensors and fire protection for commercial and military customers around the world. That means we're helping people reach their destination safely and keeping pilots, passengers, flight crews, airlines, airports and military personnel connected and informed. And we're providing industry-leading fire protection and safety systems that our customers can count on when it matters most. Are you ready to learn from the most knowledgeable experts in the industry, develop the technologies of tomorrow and reach new heights in your career? Join our Avionics team today.

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 team that's redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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Client-provided location(s): Decorah, IA 52101, USA
Job ID: Raytheon_Technologies_FGB-1502277184
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Family Support Resources
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Personal/Sick Days
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
  • Professional Development

    • Internship Program
    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Lunch and Learns