Manager - Shop Floor Control & Materials Planning

Prattwhitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

RTX's Pratt & Whitney operations in East Hartford, CT seeks a senior materials and production leader to oversee strategic materials management and lean release strategies. You will coach and guide a multi-skilled team, drive improvements in WIP, accruals, and aging, and define system architectures aligned with customer requirements and resources.

You will partner with HSMC administration, materials, and manufacturing groups to redefine processes, execute business requirements, and deliver

Qualifications

• BS/BA with 10+ years in production, operations or manufacturing in a supervisory role.
• Master's Degree with 7+ years of related experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required; Secret Clearance may be obtained after start.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to Manufacturing Cell Leaders and QA Leaders on prioritization of HSMC materials.
• Provide leadership and guidance to manage all accruals, WIP, QN and PPX aging.
• Establish system architecture designs that take into account customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities.
• Support CORE activities focused on Standard Production System, lean and other continuous improvement techniques to develop and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing quality, throughput, and delivery integrity.
• Support and participate in the execution of the lean logistic transformation plan and insourcing initiatives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a multi-skilled team engaged in the distribution of material to and from manufacturing cells and module assembly.
• Ensure inventory accuracy is maintained in all warehouses.

Skills

Materials management

Lean manufacturing

Shop floor management

Continuous improvement

Education

BS/BA in relevant field

Master's Degree

Job description

What You Will Do:

This position will have general oversight of these operations and responsibilities include execution of material movement and systems, coaching and training of personnel, and procurement ownership to consumables and services. This individual will lead and manage value stream transformation initiatives regarding strategic materials management architecture and implementation of lean release strategies, handling methods, kitting strategies and transportation methods. The candidate will be working directly with Hot Section Module Center (HSMC) administration, materials, operations and as well as the internal manufacturing groups to assist in redefining processes, execution on business requirements and delivery to customer expectations. The selected candidate will provide leadership and direction with emphasis on change management. Additionally, communicate effectively, understand the manufacturing environment and display business insight. Successful person will excel at forward thinking and ensure that HSMC is transforming to meet the customer demands of a difficult manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Provide direction to Manufacturing Cell Leaders and QA Leaders on prioritization of HSMC materials.
• Provide leadership and guidance to manage all accruals, WIP, QN and PPX aging.
• Establish system architecture designs that take into account customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities.
• Support CORE activities focused on Standard Production System, lean and other continuous improvement techniques to develop and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing quality, throughput, and delivery integrity.
• Support and participate in the execution of the lean logistic transformation plan and insourcing initiatives.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a multi-skilled team engaged in the distribution of material to and from manufacturing cells and module assembly.
• Ensure inventory accuracy is maintained in all warehouses.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• BS/BA and a minimum of 10 years' experience in production, operations or manufacturing that includes time in a leadership/supervisory role.
• OR a Master's Degree, with 7+ Years of related experience.
• A U.S. Citizenship is required due to government contracts Secret Clearance will be required, but can be obtained after employment has begun.

Qualifications We Value:

• Advanced knowledge of materials management strategies, lean manufacturing system design, shop floor management execution, and continuous improvement principles
• Prior experience in a manufacturing operations environment, supporting both hourly and salaried populations

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. 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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in‑person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.