Director Of Manufacturing Operations, Columbus Forge Disk (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-06-18

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW103: Columbus GA 8801 Macon Road, PO Box 9903, Columbus, GA, 31908 USA

Position Role Type:

Unspecified

Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight-designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight-beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do:

Columbus Forge Disks is looking for a Director of Operations (M7). This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the Operations Leadership team based in Columbus, GA.

The person in this position will play a key role in setting the strategy for Columbus Forge Disk (CFD) to ensure timely and cost-efficient delivery of quality first, isothermal forgings which ensure sustained customer satisfaction and highest level of part safety.

Pratt & Whitney, a recognized leading producer of the world's most powerful jet engines, is looking for dedicated individuals to support our organization. If you aspire to work in a dynamic environment and possess the motivation to convert new ideas into practice, this may be the opportunity you've been looking for.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overall responsibility for the operational performance of the value streams located within the Columbus Forge, including safety, quality, cost, delivery and inventory as well as leading the location in operational excellence and lean transformation.

• Develop and lead all aspects of operations in a complex site, establishing, and executing production and quality objectives.

• Strategic planning of manpower and material to support factory level loading and tactical planning on a daily basis to maximize labor and equipment utilization.

• Implement processes and operating plans to ensure safety, quality, operational efficiency, and cost effectiveness.

• Drive talent development across the Operations team and ensure ready now successors for key positions.

• Oversees and directs cost reduction efforts and process improvements to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.

• Work closely with the engineering, quality and materials team to oversee and directs scheduling to ensure that the plants meet established targets and standards.

• Accountable for overall safety of the workforce, through strategic direction and cultural deployment of leading indicators.

• Enhance CORE and SPS along with the operational procedure, systems and principles in the areas of information flow and management, business processes, and enhanced management reporting to achieve world class safety, quality, delivery and cost.

• Possess big picture vision while maintaining an intimate knowledge of every department and job role involved in their operational processes.

• Work closely with Global Supply Chain and Materials to design supply chain strategies that maximize productivity, minimize risk and effectively respond to fluctuations in demand.

• Collaborate and partner with other sites to provide updates, best practices, etc.

• Lead an operational team and empower them to build and lead their respective functions. This role will also make strategic decisions around the direction of each of these functions. Ongoing people development; continue to build, lead, and retain top talent. Develop strong bench.

• Effective and polished communication style to all levels within the organization including proven success in delivery of hard facts and providing thoughtful and constructive feedback while listening to employee input.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree and 14+ years of experience in Operations, Manufacturing/Production or Engineering field; OR Advanced Degree and 12+ years of relevant industry experience

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

• 6+ years of leadership experience with direct responsibility over a large scope of a business

Qualifications We Prefer:

• MBA or advanced degree in STEM field.

• Senior leadership experience with direct responsibility over a large scope of a business

• Experience leading and developing direct-reports and leaders within organization

• Deep knowledge of Engineering, Continuous Improvement and Quality disciplines within a highly-technical and advanced manufacturing environment.

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE)

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including senior level management.

What We Offer:

• Professional Relocation Assistance Package

• Employee Scholar Program

• Student Loan Repayment Contribution

• Vision, Dental and Health Insurance Benefits

• Health Savings and Dependent Care Accounts

• 401K Retirement Savings Plan with Company Match

• Paid holidays, sick time, personal time, vacation time, and more!

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee's personal responsibility.

The salary range for this role is 171,000 USD - 343,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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