Continuous Improvement Specialist - CORE Operating System (Onsite)

• 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 experience in a continuous improvement position.
• Ability to travel 15% of the time.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems or sites.

• Lean Practitioner.
• Lean blackbelt certification
• Effective presentation skills.
• Proven success driving tangible process improvements in both Business and Manufacturing Processes.
• Proven success leading cross-functional teams.
• Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing practices (TPS based), Business Process Improvement.

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

CORE is the Raytheon Technologies continuous improvement operating system aligning all major elements of the business and its processes to work together as a harmonious system.

As a Continuous Improvement Specialist- CORE Operational System, you would lead the Operations team through developing and executing the continuous improvement plan to mature our operating system and deliver meaningful results to benefit our customers, employees, and shareholders. We are looking for a strong individual with a background in implementing continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies across office, engineering, and factory operations.  This position is based in our Melbourne, FL facility.

• →Facilitate events/activities to deliver tailored value to our customers and positively affect KPI.
• →Mentor, Coach and/or Train teams to develop an understanding of and engagement with the CORE tools empowering them to become self-sufficient in deploying effective continuous improvement plans.
• →Plan, lead and execute the implementation of the CORE Operating System across Melbourne Operations.
• →Improve processes to enable Quality and On-time delivery to our customers and drive KPI improvement to support profit growth.
• →Use tools to improve cost/spend, including productivity/efficiency in Business / Manufacturing processes.
• →Define and coordinate implementation of shop floor management strategy including but not limited to Visual Management, Cell Design, Material Flow
• →Navigate IT Systems (SharePoint, web-based content delivery, etc.).
• →Lead strategic projects / events as needed including annual goal alignment / policy deployment and macro plan.
• →Act as a culture champion and change agent.

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The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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