Sr. Manager Supplier Performance (remote)

Collins Aerospace is looking for Sr. Manager Supplier Performance individual who will drive operational excellence, process maturity and process compliance within the supply base through on site visits and assessments. The will be an individual contributor role that has no direct reports. You will help key suppliers in the resolution of significant issues that are likely to have a business-wide impact by working cross functionally with Engineering, Quality and Operations leadership. In addition, you will coordinate and resolve company/department wide risks/obstacles to ensure manufacturing, supply chain, and delivery schedules are in alignment with customer needs. You will also be responsible for reporting key suppliers’ progress to operational initiatives at executive reviews with senior level leadership, both internal and external.

This individual will work 100% remote and must be located in the Western U.S. They will be required to be onsite at our suppliers 75% of the time. The suppliers are in the Western U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Develop and drive Supplier Transformation action plans for systemically poor performing suppliers that address poor production yield and equipment/tooling/people capacity.

• Execute on supplier rate readiness assessments to identify forward looking risk and develop actions to mitigate.

• Develop and execute on Zero Defect Plans with suppliers to improve quality performance. Coordinate root cause identification and corrective actions.

• Identify and Execute Business Process improvement activities with the supply base

• Develop Continuous Improvement projects to increase process robustness both in the supply base and internally within the Global Supplier Development organization.

• Lead onsite assessments to assess supplier qualifications and drive overall supplier improvement including training and certifications.

• Identify and remove significant barriers to the implementation of CI for suppliers to improve on-time delivery and quality.

• Evaluate key supplier performance, management, capacity and production readiness and apply sustainable counter measures and actions to facilitate improvement.

• Oversees the monitoring of critical business wide metrics and the coordination of cross-functional work teams to significantly increase effectiveness of supply chain initiatives.

• Engage the senior management of key suppliers to initiate appropriate major improvement programs to achieve and sustain high levels of performance.

• Plan, organize, direct, and report all activities and matters relating to supplier performance.

• Develop and execute rapid transformation plans in collaboration with the supplier to ensure best performance is achieved.

• Ensure Supply Chain compliance for military and commercial procurement

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 10 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience. In absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience is required

• Must be a U.S. citizen

• Must be willing and able to travel 75% of the time (domestic & international)

• Demonstrated experience developing suppliers and working with internal or external suppliers to improve performance and affordability

• Demonstrated experience in constraint management and lean manufacturing principles

• ability to lead and present executive level reviews and briefings

• Ability to work independently with minimal oversight

• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluent in English and Spanish

Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies 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.

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 Diversity & Inclusion Statement:

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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

• Life insurance and disability coverage

• Optional coverages you can buy: Pet Insurance, Home and Auto, additional life insurance, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal

• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning

• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 5 free counseling sessions

• Redbrick - Incentives for a Healthy You

• Autism Benefit

• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits

• Adoption Assistance

• Best Doctors, second opinion program

•  And more! 

Nothing matters more to Collins Aerospace than our strong ethical and safety commitments. As such, all U.S. positions require a background check, which may include a drug screen.

Note:

• Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the U.S.)

• Drug Screen only performed on re-hires who have been gone for more than 1 year

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

Raytheon Technologies is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.