CORE Program Manager

Prattwhitney; Hockanum (CT); On-site; USD 107,500 - 204,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a continuous improvement leader to drive actions and metrics improvements across their manufacturing processes in Hockanum, CT. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or Advanced Degree with relevant experience, focusing on core improvement activities.

Candidates should possess strong analytical skills and the ability to manage and motivate teams, alongside a thorough understanding of lean manufacturing techniques. The position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including medical coverage and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in improvement activities or 5 for Advanced Degree.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead CORE & Continuous Improvement activities.
• Manage digital technology resources for metrics improvement.
• Assess and execute improvement plans for CT metrics.

Skills

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics, or Operations

Advanced Degree

Tools

Project management tools

Statistical analysis tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead CORE & Overall Continuous Improvement activities at the Turbine Module Center that drive tangible action and metric improvements across all manufacturing processes.
• Collect, standardize, report, and automate Business Unit level, and HSMC South Key Performance Indicator (KPI) metrics to identify areas requiring improvement plans.
• Manage and aid in deploying digital technology resources to improve lagging metrics with CORE specific activities.
• Assess, establish and execute improvement plans for CT metrics, CORE maturity level, Standard Production System (SPS), OpX/WAVE, Industry 4.0, and other P&W and RTX initiatives.
• Plan and lead business-level CORE events, CORE Council Meetings & CORE Leadership Weeks, drive follow up actions and provide regular report outs to leadership team.
• Establish & oversee CORE proficiency growth of the HSMC‑S employee population working in collaboration with Black Belt & Red‑X Specialists to leverage HSMC activities for broad employee skill growth.
• Travel may be required as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Statistics or Operations, Supply Chain or similar field and 7 years of experience, or an Advanced Degree with 5 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Security Clearance: None required.

Preferred Qualifications

• CORE Apprentice Certification or 3 or more years of experience in lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, operations or a six sigma background.
• CORE Professional Certification, Six Sigma Training or other continuous improvement training.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Proven ability to manage, coach, motivate, and influence others.
• Ability to work independently, while delivering on executive leadership expectations.
• Experience and proficiency using project management and statistical analysis tools.
• Experience leading large scale continuous improvement initiatives across functions.
• Proven project management experience or certification.

Job Type

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite.

Location

United States, Hartford, CT, United States of America.

Salary Range

$107,500 – $204,500 USD

Benefits

• 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, holidays.
• Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (if applicable).

Equal Opportunity Employer

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 Section503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.