Collins Aerospace · 7 hours ago
Operations Programs Manager
Sonoma, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$118K/yr - $225K/yr
5+ years expCollins Aerospace is seeking a dynamic Operations Program Manager (OPM) to work onsite at their Fairfield, CA facility. In this role, you will be an operations leader responsible for owning manufacturing readiness and operational performance outcomes across assigned programs and value streams, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure predictable delivery of quality, cost, and schedule commitments.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Safeguards manufacturing performance outcomes (quality, schedule, cost, productivity) across assigned programs and value streams. Creates production build plans in accordance with customer requirements, production cell capacity, manufacturing procedures, and acceptance test plans
Leads cross-functional resolution of material, capacity, and logistics issues; while the OPM does not perform transactional scheduling or expediting, it collaborates with supply chain, SIOP, quality, engineering, production coordination, and finance teams to identify risks and develop plans that support the program
Act as the Operations focal point for New Product Introduction (NPI) and cold-start programs
Participate in and support RLPM gate reviews from concept through production transition (Gate D – Production Readiness)
Establish and enforce production readiness criteria that are aligned to safety, quality, cost, and schedule objectives
Create, communicate, and drive adherence to Production Gate C – Start Up
Audit and ensure completion of quality-related documentation and compliance with applicable standards
Identify risks, gaps, and improvement opportunities impacting operational performance
Develop and execute cost reduction and process improvement initiatives
Lead corrective actions and action plans tied to productivity, yield, and efficiency
Facilitate integrated scheduling activities through Production Planning to align the master production schedule to program needs
Escalates risks when schedules, capacity, or materials threaten delivery
Drives recovery plans when schedules slip
Identify, communicate, and mitigate operational risks to program plans
Influence decisions within a matrixed organization and drive accountability to outcomes
Interface with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and internal customers
Qualification
Required
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
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) access
Experience in Program Management in an operations or manufacturing environment
Preferred
Project management
Developing an integrated master schedule (IMS)
Leading/ participating in producibility improvement projects
Generate line of balance
Fundamental knowledge of steps to product development
Performing make vs buy analysis or make where analysis
Experience developing supply or material strategies
Experience with program and business management tools
SAP and financial acumen
Strong communication, leadership, and change management skills
Experience operating in matrixed organizations with minimal supervision
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, 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
Maybe eligible for relocation
Company
Collins Aerospace
Collins Aerospace is an RTX business.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-07-21Acquired
Leadership Team
Brad Haselhorst
Vice President and General Manager, Interior Products
Greg Gernhardt
VP Boeing Programs
Recent News
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