Associate Value Stream Director - Operations Lead (Onsite)

Associate Value Stream Director - Operations Lead

Joining Collins Aerospace is not just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. We are looking for an Associate Value Stream Director - Operations Lead to support the Power & Controls business unit. In this role, you will serve as the primary operations leader and primary point of contact for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality across the product life cycle within the assigned Value Stream. You will shape both tactical and strategic operating plans, contribute to business plans and proposals, and drive key program and project management initiatives. By establishing effective control and reporting systems, you will ensure operational excellence while partnering closely with program leaders and external customers. Additionally, you will lead, mentor, and develop Value Stream Program Operations Leaders to strengthen the team and sustain long-term success. This is an Onsite position based in Rockford, IL and will require 25% travel (primarily domestic).

What You Will Do

• Responsible point of contact for the shipset of products within the assigned Value Stream(s) for production planning, supply chain, production, quality and logistics to meet program milestones.
• Successfully transition product to the factory, support on-time delivery of high-quality products, support rate-readiness activities, and achieve cost and sales targets.
• Work directly with program operations leads and the cross functional IPT for multiple programs.
• Manage a team of Operations Lead members.
• Support and facilitate Collins Management System (CMS) cadence review processes. Oversee Manufacturing Transition and Build Plan creation and maintenance.
• Provide Customer interface in support of Value Stream operational performance and collaboration with Supply Chain.
• Establish key elements of strategic and tactical operation plans for program management.
• Formulate business plans, proposals, and projections based on analysis of program performance. Ensure alignment with the customer program objectives.
• Support reporting systems to monitor progress of program against plans and other metrics. Prepare forecast and status of monthly operational performance.
• Partner with VSL and IPTs to guide development of long-term business goals and objectives, to include designing and implementing the strategies and tactics, throughout the program lifecycle.
• Develops and reviews short- and long-term organizational goals and objectives to ensure alignment with broader organizational strategies.
• Delivers operational and financial objectives for all functional areas, as it relates to responsible programs, to plan ahead to manage and mitigate risks to the business.
• Represents the organization to internal and external stakeholders.
• Travel in support of the business as required.

Qualifications You Must Have

Qualifications We Prefer

What We Offer

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second. Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Role type definition : 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 companys 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.