DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Company: Collins Aerospace
Location: Winston-Salem, NC 27103

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Date Posted:
2019-10-23-07:00

Country:
United States of America

Location:
HNC33: US097-Winston-Salem (Westpoint 2599 Empire Drive , Winston-Salem, NC, 27103 USA

At Collins Aerospace, we’re dedicated to relentlessly tackle the toughest challenges in our industry – all to redefine aerospace.

Created in 2018 through the combination of two leading companies– Rockwell Collins and United Technologies Aerospace Systems – we’re driving the industry forward through technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for global aerospace and defense. Every day we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever. Together we chart new journeys, reunite families, protect nations and save lives. And we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer.

We are Collins Aerospace and we hope you join us as we REDEFINE AEROSPACE.

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?

Role Overview

This position leads manufacturing operations for a large site or geographic area. The incumbent will be responsible for sustaining and or improving and developing processes and controls to ensure On time delivery, NPI execution, operational efficiency, quality, SIOP, EH&S, facility and cost.

Primary Responsibilities:
Align with Collins Aerospace culture to attract, retain and develop top talent

Create a coaching environment that breeds leaders thru robust processes, training programs, ACE tool usage and systematic controls using trust, respect, inclusion, collaboration and knowledge

Effectively lead in a highly matrixed organization

Ensure alignment, adoption and implementation of the Collins Quality Management system

Ensure process and controls in place to achieve and sustain 100% OTD for all customers

Drive overall business performance using ACE(Lean) tools and process standards

Oversee and direct cost reduction efforts and process improvements for a large site or geographic area to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness

Oversee and direct scheduling for a large site or geographic area to ensure that the plants meet established targets and standards

Strategically design processes for sequencing of work such as build and delivery for a large site or geographic area to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of resources

Design innovative strategies for materials and logistics problem resolution for a large site or geographical area to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations

Ideate and implement policies for cell performance and productivity for a large site or geographic area to maximize productivity

Oversee and direct production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for a large site or geographic area to enhance production capabilities

Consult and strategically advise customers to ensure that customers’ needs are met

Responsible for all or a major portion of processing operations in a plant

Oversee production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management), maintenance, plant engineering, scheduling and personnel

Manage the work of manufacturing production disciplines in the Operations function

Perform professional or management work regularly across multiple Manufacturing disciplines

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in the appropriate discipline and 12 years of relevant experience or an Advanced degree in the appropriate discipline and 10 years of relevant experience.In the absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience is required

Minimum Qualifications:
10 years manufacturing experience in an operations leadership role in aerospace or similar industry

Proven ability to lead operations for a site >$250M in sales

Direct customer management experience

Lean organization knowledge and experience

Proven performance leading in a highly matrixed organization

Strong working financial knowledge of P&L; strong business acumen

AS9100 knowledge

Preferred Qualifications:
Full P&L ownership experience

Labor/Union experience desired

High volume mixed model

Aircraft interior manufacturing experience

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.

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
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • And more

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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