Date Posted: 2025-02-21 Country: United States of America Location: PW103: Columbus GA 8801 Macon Road, PO Box 9903, Columbus, GA, 31908 USA Position Role Type: Onsite Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious. Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future. At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond? What You Will Do: Columbus Forge is a recognized leader in the production of high-performance disks and airfoils for aerospace propulsion systems. We are looking for an Associate Director, (Business Unit Leader) Manufacturing Operations to join our team and help us achieve operational and strategic success. The Associate Director, (Business Unit Leader) Manufacturing Operations will represent the organization, upholding its reputation and culture of excellence. This role will lead tactical and strategic development to achieve long-term objectives by driving results, developing leaders, and fostering innovation. + Execute day-to-day operations to ensure seamless delivery on Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People (SQDCP) metrics; collaborate with cross-functional teams, including EH&S, Quality, Facilities, Supply Chain, and Engineering, to meet business objectives. + Manage capacity planning, resource allocation, and risk mitigation to ensure operational readiness and on-time delivery. + Develop and implement strategies to meet long-term organizational goals while aligning tactical efforts with overarching business objectives. + Champion innovation and continuous improvement through Lean principles and world-class manufacturing techniques; drive strategic workforce planning, ensuring future talent needs are met through robust development initiatives. + Lead safety initiatives to maintain compliance, reduce risks, and ensure a proactive safety culture; develop and oversee operational plans that address immediate challenges and long-term opportunities. + Integrate tactical and strategic supply chain functions to enhance efficiency and manage risks; drive the adoption of Business Intelligence tools to optimize material flow and decision-making processes. Qualifications You Must Have: + Bachelor’s degree with 12 or more years of experience in an engineering, operations management, manufacturing, program management or closely related industrial environment OR a Master's degree with 10 or more years of experience in an engineering, operations management, manufacturing, program management or closely related industrial environment + In absence of a degree, 16 or more years of experience in an engineering, operations management, manufacturing, program management or closely related industrial environment . + Understanding of value stream concepts/workflow optimization + Leadership experience to include managing large teams with constantly fluctuating priorities. + Experience with Lean manufacturing systems + Proficiency in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Project). + U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract Qualifications We Prefer: + Experience using SAP + Lean/Six Sigma certification + Prior experience implementing Continuous Improvement strategies + Experience with new program introductions and increasing production rates Learn More & Apply Now: In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. 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 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. 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