Program Operations Manager (onsite)

Program Operations Manager

Collins Aerospace in Windsor Locks, CT, is seeking an experienced Program Operations Manager to run Integrated Product Teams focused on procurement, assembly, test and shipment of flight rated space hardware.

ISR & Space Systems Windsor Locks is looking for energetic and highly motivated candidates for its Manufacturing Operations organization. The position is the focal point for the execution of daily activities to deliver high quality, highly engineered development and production hardware on-time to its customers. The selected candidate will be responsible for leading the Manufacturing team in tasks ranging from requirement planning through the manufacturing and shipment of deliverables. Applicants must exhibit a high degree of initiative and sound judgement, working independently and as a member of the Integrated Product Team. It is essential the individual be capable of adapting to changing conditions and work cooperatively in a team environment. The candidate will drive the execution of operation responsibilities on the program while meeting both internal and external customer expectations. Direct communication with customers will be required, including daily tag up and weekly and quarterly meetings. This position requires strong interpersonal and communications skills (both verbal and written) and the ability to lead and work as a cross-functional team member.

This is an onsite role, located in Windsor Locks, CT.

What You Will Do:

• Prepare annual operating budgets for the team
• Plan and forecast manpower requirements to support the program and business plans
• Monitor daily/weekly/monthly team WIP
• Implement improvement initiatives with the function and program level
• Oversee training and development, performance appraisals, health and safety and department productivity
• Promote CORE (Lean) activities as a form of continues improvement
• Monitor compliance with company policies and procedures
• Drive utilization of planning tools for make-to-order products, engineered-to-order products and customer returns
• Maintain program dashboard metrics for Materials Planning

Qualifications You Must Have:

• U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 8 years of experience prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum 5 years of experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Lean manufacturing experience
• Microsoft Project experience
• Cost Account Management experience
• Project engineering and or manufacturing cell leadership
• Experience with ERP (SAP Preferred), Production Planning, or Project Management

What We Offer:

Benefits

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!

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Apply now and be part of the team that's redefining aerospace, every day.