Operational Excellence Lead (Onsite)

Raytheon Technologies - Burnsville, MN

Part-time,Full-time - Senior

Burnsville, MN

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Operational Excellence Lead at Collins Aerospace is responsible for optimizing business and manufacturing processes through the implementation of the CORE operating system. This role involves coaching teams, facilitating events, and leading projects to enhance performance and achieve key performance indicators (KPIs). The position emphasizes professional development, cross-functional collaboration, and the application of continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate events/activities to deliver tailored value to customers and positively affect KPI.
• Coach and mentor teams to develop an understanding of and engagement with the CORE tools.
• Plan, lead and execute the implementation of the CORE Operating System across Avionics Domains.
• Improve processes to enable on-time delivery to customers and drive KPI improvement.
• Use tools to improve cost/spend, including productivity/efficiency in Business/Manufacturing processes.
• Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs and implementation processes within Domains.
• Navigate IT Systems (SharePoint, web-based content delivery, etc.).
• Lead special projects as needed.
• Act as a culture champion and change agent educating leaders on effective change management techniques.

Requirements

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• 6+ years of experience as a continuous improvement specialist.
• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status).

Nice-to-haves

• Lean Practitioner, Six Sigma Certified (or equivalent).
• Certified Lean Transformation Leader.
• Polished, effective presentation skills with proven success translating complex data and concepts to create actionable stories for senior leadership consumption.
• Proven success driving tangible process improvements in both Business and Manufacturing Processes.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams within a complex and sometimes ambiguous matrix organization.
• Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices (TPS based), Business Process Improvement.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

• 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
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages including 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
• 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