CORE CI Leader; Onsite

CORE CI Leader

Collins Aerospace is seeking a results-driven CORE CI leader to support the implementation and advancement of CORE / Continuous improvement operating system as the Windor Locks CORE focal. In this role they will unify and align all critical business elements and processes into a cohesive, high-performance site and be the face of CORE for the Windsor Locks campus, working with the site's leadership teams to effectively mature CORE culture and process.

This role will report to the CORE Regional Leader for SITE CI, and the successful candidate will work closely with the CORE leadership team, Business Unit Leaders, Functional Leaders, and their regional teams to streamline operational processes, develop talent, and drive measurable improvements across their retrospective region.

Scope for this role is defined as overseeing CORE implementation across the 3 site domains in Windsor Locks and direct accountability for CORE CI for Air Management Systems.

The position is working onsite at our Windsor Locks, Connecticut facility.

What You Will Do:

• Support development and execution of regional strategy and CORE Roadmap as defined by CORE Leadership team
• Lead roadmap development for the site with Site Leadership and regional teams
• Partner with CORE & Site Leadership to drive deployment and maturity of the CORE Operating System within the site.
• Provide expert guidance to enhance process maturity and support improvement.
• Apply COSMIC and other process analysis tools to identify opportunities.
• Manage team to conduct CORE Framework assessment validations, ensuring consistency for region
• Lead and support benchmarking initiatives across the enterprise.
• Train employees in CORE methodologies, tools, and best practices.
• Coach teams to strengthen overall CORE competency within site and region
• Plan and execute CORE Leadership Weeks at the site, ensuring value outcomes.
• Analyze data to identify automation opportunities and improve processes
• Collaborate with site leaders to address operational challenges and deliver innovative solutions.
• Travel 25% of the time (International and Domestic).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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
• Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Lean and Business Process Management tools to manage continuous improvement and transformational efforts.
• At least 2 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing leaders within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Minimum of 2 years delivering measurable, tangible improvements in business process environments.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Master's degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or in lieu of a degree, 8 years of relevant professional experience required.
• Advanced CORE certification (Professional or Expert level), or active progress toward certification, or Six Sigma Greenbelt certified
• Demonstrated passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Strong communication, coaching, and mentoring skills with a collaborative mindset

What We Offer

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 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,  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
• And more!