Manager, Manufacturing (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies - Decorah, IA

Full-time - Manager

Decorah, IA

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Manager, Manufacturing position at RTX Corporation is a leadership role focused on overseeing and enhancing manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will lead a team, manage productivity, and drive continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a collaborative environment. This role emphasizes quality, safety, and customer satisfaction, requiring strong organizational and problem-solving skills to navigate complex challenges in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staff and workflow to achieve the customer's schedule.
• Motivate and drive a positive teamwork ethic and environment.
• Lead employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts.
• Implement sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction.
• Perform daily supervisory responsibilities and project management.
• Establish work schedules considering customer requirements and resource availability.
• Provide leadership and direction with an emphasis on team building and effective communication.
• Address issues and engage the workforce in achieving cell goals.
• Demonstrate a commitment to Quality, Environment Health and Safety (EHS).
• Drive quality and customer satisfaction through the CORE operating system.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience, or in absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status).

Nice-to-haves

• Aerospace experience.
• Utilizes CORE principles and is a driver of improvement.
• Exposure to ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Experience in practical application of Lean/Six Sigma principles.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues.
• Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate effectively with all organizational levels.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and retirement contributions
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages: 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 with 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