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We are seeking a highly motivated, talented Operations Associate Director who has the desire to lead and coach our Space Systems & Maritime Operations teams at our location in Windsor Locks, CT.

The Operations Lead is responsible for managing all aspects of operations in a complex site, establishing, and executing production and quality objectives. The Operations Lead recommends and implements processes and operating plans to ensure safety, quality, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

This position joins the Integrated Mission Solutions team within the Mission Systems SBU.  The IMS team has a strong vision centered around putting our customers first.  We deliver trusted solutions that keep our customer connected, informed, aware and mission ready.  As a team, we exist to help our customer complete their missions and return home safely.  Our strong focus right now is to meet all our commitments – delivering our solutions on-time and on-budget.  The successful candidate will join us in fully embracing & adopting the Collins Management System.

This leader will have overall responsibility for the operational performance of the Space Systems & Maritime value streams at the Windsor Locks site, including safety, quality, cost, delivery and inventory as well as leading the sites in operational excellence and lean transformation. 

What You Will Do

• Leads the overall site Facilities, Maintenance and EH&S teams
• Drives talent development across the Operations team and ensure ready now successors for key positions
• Work closely with the SIOP team to oversee and directs scheduling to ensure that the plants meet established targets and standards
• Collaborate on materials and logistics problem resolution for availability of materials and smooth operations
• Interfaces with customers (internal and external) to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive exceptional quality and on-time delivery of products
• Collaborate with the cross functional teams (Value Stream leadership, Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.) on the integration and successful transition of new products into the manufacturing environment

What You Will Learn

• Opportunity to learn our operations and grow your scope with multiple sites responsibility to a future Director role
• Continue to drive culture change within the organization

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 16 years of relevant experience
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer

• LEAN Experience
• ERP Systems
• Site Transformation
• Transitioning a Worksite
• Experience with Recovery Businesses

What We Offer: 

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!   

eligible for relocation

Learn More & Apply Now! 

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be. Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customer succeeds today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge? Join our mission today.  

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for 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.  

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 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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