Manufacturing Program Manager

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron a $14 billion multi-industry company employing 35000 talented makers thinkers creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly hover zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense specialized vehicles turf care and fuel systems.

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Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron a $14 billion multi-industry company employing 35000 talented makers thinkers creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly hover zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense specialized vehicles turf care and fuel systems.

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About This Role

We believe people should love what they do in this role you will be responsible for:

The Manufacturing Program Manager (MPM) will serve as the primary Manufacturing Operations representative to program areas for both manufacturing and supply chain person will work across multiple supply chain disciplines and manufacturing operations including multiple manufacturing locations to coordinate the timely accurate and complete execution of program requirements to include: IRAD production engineering development and transition to production (TTP) activities.

Responsibilities

• Represent Operations on the Program IPTs supporting assigned programs
• Represent program needs on the Operations Leadership team
• Coordinate between operations functional leaders to ensure successful execution
• Flow critical information both ways between operations and programs
• Communicate program schedule and cost priorities
• Lead cross functional multi-site teams through the various execution activities including facilities and resource planning manufacturing readiness supply chain health quality requirements and process development.

• Establish overall manufacturing schedule and coordinate details with operations Master Scheduler to ensure on time completion

• Coordinate program and design schedules with the manufacturing and supply chain

• Establish and track execution metrics across operations and supply chain and report metrics to ELT as needed

• Coordinate key purchases/sub-contracts with external supply chain to include flow down of all contract and quality requirements

• Execute Operations CAM EVMS planning and execution for execution tasks including Operations labor both support and touch and material.
• Lead integration of production requirements/demands
• Coordinate all Operations proposal inputs
• Coordinate and support all Customer reviews and audits of operations
• Facilitate Technical Interchange / Problem Resolution
• Identify Track and Mitigate Risks

Qualifications

• B.S. within manufacturing process development and/or industrial engineering or related discipline and 3 years of experience.
• Effectively communicates with and engages all levels of the organization verbally and in writing; translates technical decisions/strategies into business terms and implications; produces clear understandable documentation geared to all audiences.
• Manages time and resources efficiently focusing on ever-shifting priorities; continually seeks way to improve individual/team efficiency.
• Exhibits an assertive personality with a strong bias for action with a results-orientation; tackles tough problems with firm deadlines.
• Effective and expeditious problem isolation with demonstrable troubleshooting and corrective action skills.
• Must have strong written and verbal communications skills and be able to work in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel around 10-15% of the time
• Six Sigma Certified Black Belt or Green Belt Preferred
• Eligible to obtain a security clearance

How We Care

At Textron Systems our talented people make us successful. Our Company is committed to offering employees opportunities to grow and develop. Our benefits and compensation packages are designed to help our talented employees excel and achieve their goals so they can make a difference every day in and outside of the workplace. Below are just a few examples!

- Flexible Work Schedules

- Education Assistance

- Career Development & Training Opportunities

- Wellness Program (including Fitness Reimbursement)

- Medical Dental Vision & 401(K) with Company Funding

- Paid Parental Leave

Are you a Military Veteran

Textrons products and services are trusted everyday by those who protect our country. We are dedicated to hiring these Veterans and aim to translate their skills to make an impact on our Company.