Manufacturing Operations Leader, Associate Director

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

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry.

While the rest of Collins Aerospace soars into the sky, Engineered Polymer Products dives into the sea! Located in Jacksonville, Florida. EPP specializes in marine applications for surface ships and submarines.

Our dedicated teams create specialty naval parts that aid the U.S. Navy in executing their mission, ensuring excellence every day. Consider joining a community focused on culture, quality, and safety, and apply today!

Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director of our Manufacturing Operations, in Jacksonville FL who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing operational processes and systems to ensure a high level of efficiency and customer satisfaction.  

Position is onsite at Blount Island in Jacksonville FL.  

The submarine and surface ships within this video highlight the products we have designed and now build in Jacksonville.  

https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/submarines-and-surface-ships 

The role requires excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to oversee all Operational aspects of the Value Stream including Production, CNC machining, visual management, talent management, process improvement, and schedule adherence, along with people and product safety. You will interact with both internal and external customers at high frequency and with multiple levels within the organization.  

The Value Stream is responsible for Naval Structures supporting various US Navy platforms.  Production operations are located across two sites and three value streams in Jacksonville, Florida.  
  

What You Will Do - Primary Responsibilities: 

• Manages the execution of operations to meet established targets and metrics within Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Organizational development. 

• Develops operational and financial objectives for all operational areas in order to increase profitability and mitigate all risks to the business. 

• Direct a multi-functional team to ensure areas meet business strategy objectives. 

• Maintains compliance to all regulations, laws and mgmt. systems requirements. 

• Proactively reduces EH&S risks and promotes safe behaviors in the workplace.  Supports all safety programs to include behavioral based safety and  job hazard analysis; ensures that Operations is flawless executing all safety programs that Operations is responsible for performing. 

• Manages capacity, demand, & resource plans to ensure rate readiness and 100% On-time delivery to internal and external customers. 

• Supports the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process to ensure that adequate capacity and headcount are planned and maintained for the operations teams.   

• Ensures successful implementation of engineering development activities. 

• Develops maturity of Business Intelligence tools to ensure efficient material flow. 

• Integrates tactical & strategic supply chain functions to ensure delivery and manage risk. 

• Manages objectives for operating budgets, capital plans and cost savings targets.  Ensures that utilization and labor efficiency are achieved, and sales output is realized.  

• Achieves inventory improvements and manages manufacturing variances. 

• Ensures effective implementation of product and manufacturing technologies. 

• Identifies and executes manufacturing technologies & world class manufacturing initiatives aligned with the 5-yr strategic plan. 

• Champions change through the active support of Continuous Improvement tools and processes.  Leads and supports all Operational continuous improvement processes and initiatives to include Visual Management Strategy, Layout Linkage Flow, and 5S.  

• Develops the annual operational macro plan and ensures individual projects are implemented to resolve the problem, issue or opportunity.   

• Drives employee engagement / positive culture, and executes strategic workforce planning initiatives.  

• Standardizes best practices across operations and business processes.  Ensures adherence to our Operational rhythm to include Tier meetings, IPT construct, Gemba boards, RCCA, recovery plans, hiring, etc. 

• Executes a robust talent management and succession planning process. 

• Ensures all training and skills are assessed to ensure no critical skills gaps. 

• Represents the organization in order to sustain a positive organizational culture.  

Required Qualifications/Experience Needed:   

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance. 

• Must be capable of obtaining a US Department of Defense (DoD) security clearance.  Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation/reinstatement and must meet eligibility requirements.  

• STEM or Engineering Bachelor’s degree and 12 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience OR In absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience is required. 

• Must have a minimum 8+ years experience leading operations supervisors or managers. 

• Minimum 8+ years experience working in an ISO regulated manufacturing facility. 

• Minimum 8+ years experience working with the Lean / TPS - Toyota Production System in a manufacturing environment. 

• Minimum 3+ years experience working with CNC machining operations. 

Preferred Qualifications That We Value:  

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Project)  

• SAP experience is highly desired.  

• Experience with Solumina or relevant MES experience.  

• Experience in a Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering role. 

• Experience as an Operations Manager.   

• Demonstrated ability to deal with ambiguity. 

• Chemical processing, machining, assembly metal fabrication or composites manufacturing experience. 

• Demonstrated experience implementing world class manufacturing techniques. 

• Certified in Lean manufacturing or Six-Sigma. 

• Demonstrated ability to establish and mature a Continuous Improvement culture. 

• Experience with single piece flow in a mixed model production environment. 

• Demonstrated experience with new program introductions and rate increases. 

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.  

In addition, our Engineered Polymer Products division is a leading developer and manufacturer of advanced, high-performance composite and elastomeric structures and products for marine applications. Whether in the air or underwater, we’re pushing the limits of innovation. Want to join us on this important journey?  

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.   

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.   

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  

• Life insurance and disability coverage  

• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal  

• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning  

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions  

• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You  

• Autism Benefit  

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  

• Adoption Assistance  

• Best Doctors, second opinion program  

• And more!   

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.  

Note:  

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)  

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year