Date Posted:
2025-08-28
Country:
United States of America
Location:
HOH12: Wheels & Brakes - Troy 101 Waco Street, Troy, OH, 45373 USA
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance:
None/Not Required
Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director of Operations who will execute the master schedule by generating and distributing shop floor packets, implement changes to the schedule as required, and communicate all plans and changes in a timely manner. You will also validate and reconcile the ERP system, production reports, identify part shortages and implement recovery plans. In addition, you will approve Engineering Change Notices (ECN) and manage Work in Process (WIP).
Position is working on onsite at our Troy, OH facility.
Relocation Assistance is available.
What You Will Do
People
Responsible for managing and training to operations managers to ensure the departments actively support continuous improvement strategies, methodologies and philosophies
Core focus on safety and quality
Ensure celebrations of 'wins' when the area and cells perform
Ensure processes and systems are in place to drive
Consistent performance management
Robust onboarding and training of operators and supervisors
Lean Manufacturing
Partner with CORE / CI to support the site transformation journey
Develop area leaders to ensure lean manufacturing principles are fully implemented on the shop floor.
Create cells through product/process family alignment
Transform Cells to flow / pitch / takt
Standard Work (Time based standard work for all functions)
Process Confirmation (validation of completion of standard work)
Flow (linkage and flow of processes)
Resilience (Man and Material in required quantities, SWIP:WIP)
Winning vs. Losing (constant visibility of performance to plan)
Closed Loop Systems (corrective actions for all losses)
Standardization and execution of area and departmental roles, including productivity metrics
Results
Determine / monitor / improve KPI's as established by site and business need
Roll up metrics from all ongoing cell projects within the area and departments Strategy
Develop the strategy, plans, and execute all activities related to the Machining, Shared Services, and Assembly departments
Manage and facilitate the monthly adherence to business objectives
Ensure robust root cause and corrective actions (DAISE) where needed
Create a culture of accountability, data (for measurement and decisions), and winning
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
Demonstrated success in leading manufacturing teams, driving operational improvements, and managing budgets
Ability to influence and communicate across all levels of the organization
Qualifications We Prefer
Demonstrated adaptability and skilled in conflict resolution
Experience with Continuous Improvement (CI) tools and methodologies: Lean, Six Sigma, ACE or CORE
Demonstrated success in creation and execution of standard processes
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!? ?
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Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement - we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!?
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*Please ensure the role @type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.
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.
Regardless of your role @type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world - and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.
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.
The salary range for this role is 147,000 USD - 295,000 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.
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