RTX

Senior Manager, Operations Platform Lead

RTX

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Windsor Locks • Connecticut • Illinois • United States

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Salary

💰 $132,400 - $251,600 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Lead a team of operations POMs to drive program deliverables that ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule are met upon delivery to the customer
  • Accountable for and oversees all program operations activities and execution of the program within the platform through a matrix structure
  • Responsible for effective utilization of assigned manpower resources to ensure adequate and prompt support of program needs
  • Accountable for material procurements and end item on time completion to meet contracted dates
  • In charge of on time completion and accuracy of proposal labor and material Basis of Estimates for Operations related work
  • Effective and accurate Cost Account Management of assigned program budget
  • Ensure effective communication (written and oral) via status reports to program, customer and functional management in accordance with program communication plan and processes methodologies
  • Drive use of leading/lagging metrics in the monitoring of progress against plan and evaluation of root cause and implementation of corrective actions in support of a continuous improvement culture
  • Strategic planning of manpower and material to support factory level loading and tactical planning daily to maximize labor and equipment utilization
  • Facilitates and directs scheduling activities to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of facilities as required
  • Will require frequent interface with various customers and will be the Operations point of contact for assigned programs in program status meetings with executives and customers
  • Entails a candidate with strong leadership skills and the ability to convey effective direction using strong written and verbal skills
  • Mentors and coaches team members while performing professional and management work regularly across multiple manufacturing disciplines
  • Expected travel 10%

Requirements

  • 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
  • Previous experience leading and developing teams
  • Previous aerospace manufacturing exposure or experience
  • Prior experience in an operations organization or in interfacing with operations organization on a recurring basis
  • Experience in aerospace industry
  • Experience in financial, manufacturing, material planning, Earned Value Management (cost account management)
  • Strong analytical skills required for accurate material and manufacturing planning
  • Systems (EVMS) and government programs are key traits
  • Familiar with SAP/ Solumina or other MRP systems
  • Experience driving Continuous Improvement projects - CORE, 6 Sigma and other Lean Manufacturing processes
  • Experience in Microsoft Project/Scheduling
  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, or Technology
Benefits
  • 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!
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
program managementcost account managementmaterial planningEarned Value Managementmanufacturing planningcontinuous improvementLean Manufacturing6 Sigmaschedulinganalytical skills
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationmentoringcoachingstrategic planningteam developmentproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsdirection conveyingcustomer interface