Supervisor, Manufacturing Front Line Leader (Onsite)

Manufacturing Front Line Leader

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

This is a 1st Shift Position - The Manufacturing Front Line Leader (FLL) will be responsible for the training, coaching and team building of their assigned bargaining unit employees. The FLL will report to the Factory Manager (FM) and be responsible for the performance and productivity of the employees within their assigned product team.

What You Will Do:

• Responsible for the development of a flexible and cross-trained workforce Daily performance which entails the execution of MRP, Takt time, daily goals and identification of POEM issues
• Responsible for the management of Tiered Accountability (Levels 1 & 2) and Total Employee Engagement (TEE) initiatives within the area of responsibility
• Monitor safety performance of the team and ensure the proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is available and being used appropriately, and ensure proper resources are available
• Coordinate PTO and overtime consistent with policy, law and the current collective bargaining agreement
• Meet schedule commitments (order entry through delivery), while keeping team motivated and focused
• Utilize proper corrective actions, discipline and rewards and recognitions consistent with policy, law and the current collective bargaining agreement
• Must ensure all employees are treated fairly and consistently. This will require a thorough understanding of Company policies and procedures, rules of conduct, the current collective bargaining agreement and the proper use of discretion in the application of these elements
• Promote Diversity and Wellness programs
• Accountable for team cost performance
• Must be committed to process improvement and supportive of business initiatives including Raytheon Six Sigma and Lean manufacturing
• Approve labor charging and correct inaccuracies as required, while monitoring and recording employee attendance
• Identify opportunities to develop employee skills and ensure the proper coordination with the appropriate functions to make sure this occurs
• Attend and participate in department meetings - lead daily IPT meetings
• Communicate with customers, suppliers and support personnel
• Ensure your team is communicated with and provide necessary and timely flow down of information
• Keep management informed and bring up barriers so that they may be properly dealt with
• Understand and communicate Quality/Cost/Schedule metrics
• Maintain a neat and order work area, while maintaining physical security of classified documents, hardware and software and assure employees, customers and visitors have proper clearance and that badges are properly displayed
• All other duties as assigned

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience with specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices.
• A minimum of 2 years of related work experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in analyzing data such as cycle time, efficiency, capacity, utilization, etc.
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position will need a U.S. Security Clearance within 1 year of start date.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience as a team builder, coach and facilitator, and successfully integrate, motivate and direct a diverse range of employees
• Ability to accomplish tasks through successful supervision of bargaining unit employees
• Prior supervisory experience
• Aerospace, defense or manufacturing experience.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
• Collins Enterprise Values including Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous PTO policy
• 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!

This position is classified as:

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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.