Production Manager

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The Collins Aerospace Top Level Build and Test team in Coralville, Iowa is seeking a 1st shift Production Manager.  This position establishes objectives and guidelines for managing and monitoring cell performance and productivity. The individual will direct scheduling, sequencing of work and build performance as well as production innovation to optimize production. This role will be directly responsible for managing production and maintenance employees in the Top-Level build areas with a focus on test. They will handle all day-to-day direction of staff to accomplish daily production needs, ensure all Safety, quality, cost and inventory goals are met, as well as handle all personnel issues as they arise. 

This role will be performed onsite at our Collins location in Coralville, IA. 

This position may be eligible for relocation

What You Will Do:

• Manage multiple cells in testing printed circuit board assemblies and top level modules including machine operation and the coordination of production plans, master production schedules, inventory levels and assembly schedules.
• Manage team to ensure all quality, cost, schedule and safety related items are complete and documented.
• Direct cost goals and process improvement reductions to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
• Communicate information and issues across three shifts including production operations and support
• Set the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, to optimize productivity.
• Lead materials and logistics problem resolution to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.
• Direct production innovation, including additive manufacturing, to enhance production capabilities.
• Liaise with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of services.
• Responsible for the overall leadership, education, training, and guidance of personnel.
• Review, establish and prioritize production schedules based on product introduction, efficiency, materials supply and personnel resources.
• Coordinate production activities with other functions such as materials, maintenance, spaneting, new product development, customer service, manufacturing engineering, quality inspection.
• Plan and administer procedures and budgets; makes budgetary recommendations on capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor.
• Develop schedules and personnel requirements for assigned areas; maintains a variety of reports, records and production documentation to reflect schedules, performance, methods, and other manufacturing aspects.
• Responsible for recruitment, performance reviews, and training needs.
• Perform project related duties as required

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum, 5 years of relevant experience or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience 
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required

What We Offer:

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!  

Learn More & Apply Now!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.  

reempowerprogram 

This role is also eligible for the Re-Empower Program.  The Re-Empower Program helps support talented and committed professionals as they rebuild their capabilities, enhance leadership skills, and continue their professional journey.  Over the course of the 14-week program, experienced professionals will gain paid, on-the-job experience, have an opportunity to participate in sessions with leadership, develop personalized plans for success and receive coaching to guide their return-to-work experience.  Upon completion of the program, based on performance and contributions participants will be eligible for a career at RTX.  

Minimum Program Qualifications: 

• Be on a career break of one or more year at time of application 
• Have prior experience in functional area of interest 
• Have interest in returning in either a full-time or part-time position 

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

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.  ​

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

Employee Referral Eligible

The salary range for this role is 96,000 USD - 200,000 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 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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