Op Ex Project Lead

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Collins Aerospace, a unit of Raytheon Technologies, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Created in 2018 by bringing together UTC Aerospace Systems and Rockwell Collins, 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. Every day we imagine ways to make the skies and the spaces we touch smarter, safer and more amazing than ever. Together we chart new journeys, reunite families, protect nations and save lives. And we do it all with some of the greatest talent this industry has to offer.

Our Aircraft Interiors business unit is seeking a Operational Excellence Project Lead to join the Operational Excellence team at their Aircraft Seating facility in Kilkeel, Co. Down.

JOB TITLE: Operational Excellence Project Lead

DEPARTMENT: Operational Excellence

RESPONSIBLE TO: Operational Excellence Director

HOURS: 37.5 hours per week. Hours of work will be 8:30am – 5:15pm Monday to Thursday and 8:30am – 1:00pm Friday. The post holder may be required at times to work outside his/her normal working hours for the effective performance of the duties of the post.

Job Purpose

To support the business improvement initiatives working across business functions to deliver process and efficiency improvements. The suitable candidate must be able to demonstrate successful integration of continuous improvement initiatives as well as the vision and leadership to provide a strategic business focus.

The Role

• Collaboratively work with senior and department management to support implementation of business improvement projects in line with site strategy and Lean deployment model.
• To help teams develop new methods and processes throughout value stream that will support both short and long term strategic objectives.
• To support continuous development of lean strategy and roll out.
• To help develop project teams capabilities and skills in applying Lean principles.
• Lead or work as part of cross functional project teams and report regularly to sponsors and senior management.
• Deliver business improvements that will enhance employee safety, businesses competitiveness and customer reputation.
• To support development of documented business procedures and standard work for completed projects
• Design, develop and deliver training material as required
• Work safely and support all company environmental, quality, financial and people related initiatives.
• Any other duties as required by management

Key Attributes

• Business Acumen; makes quality business decisions based on data and facts, not emotion, and weighs alternative solutions
• Change Management; actively supports and manages change strategy into a workable plan and guides execution of the plan
• Customer Intimacy; manages customer growth, loyalty and satisfaction
• Leadership; leads, develops and motivates the team to deliver results within the policies and procedures of the organisation
• Execution; effectively and efficiently manages processes, projects, and systems
• Relationship Building; builds positive working and collaborative working relations with direct reports and peer groups
• Strategic Management; knows how to identify and focus on the most critical high impact issues required for the organisation to be successful.

Please note the below criteria are the requirements for the role. You must clearly outline in your CV how you meet the below criteria:

Essential Criteria:

• Minimum 2 years working experience in a manufacturing or business improvement role.
• Computer Literate / IT skills, competent with a range of IT packages (e.g. Microsoft packages).
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, with ability to lead and interact with all levels of staff

Desirable Criteria:

• Third Level Qualification in an Engineering or Business related discipline.
• Previous project management experience.
• Experience in project work as lead or part of team.
• Experience in training in work environment.
• Working knowledge of Lean principles

Closing date for online CV submission is Wednesday 8th December 2021.

To be considered for this role all candidates must submit a CV by clicking Apply.

Your CV should clearly outline how you meet the criteria as listed above in the job description. This information will be used for shortlisting purposes. Failure to submit a CV and/or provide sufficient detail in your CV regarding the criteria will result in your application not being shortlisted.

Please note this role is based primarily at the Kilkeel, Northern Ireland facility and relocation will not be available for this role

Collins Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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