Manufacturing Operations Manager - Engines (Onsite)

RTX•Burnsville, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We have an opportunity for a strategic Manufacturing Operations Manager with proven excellence in leadership and operational efficiency. You will collaborate with your team of supervisors and supporting teams to ensure alignment with customer needs with a strong focus on improving safety, quality, productivity, and delivery performance of your operations team. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 8 years prior manufacturing experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience. STEM degree preferred.
5 + years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with people management.
Experience leading and sustaining a Continuous Improvement culture with single-piece flow and mixed-model production.
On Site Leadership Experience including people management skills, Conflict Resolution, Policy Compliance or Employee Career Progression

Nice To Haves

Experience leading in a fast-paced, high mix manufacturing
Bias for action driving change and innovation
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals
Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks
Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early, and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels
Collins Enterprise Values including Safety | Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation

Responsibilities

Lead daily plant operations across multiple production cells, ensuring alignment with established goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
Manage, mentor, and develop a team of production supervisors and manufacturing employees to ensure operational excellence and workforce engagement.
Collaborate with planning to schedule and sequence work to meet production goals, optimize workflow, and ensure on-time delivery.
Drive cost reduction, process improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
Partner with Value Stream’s Engineering, Quality, and Production Control team members to ensure production goals, customer requirements, and process standards are consistently achieved.
Lead materials and logistics coordination to ensure the availability of materials and minimize production disruptions.
Champion safety programs, including behavior-based safety and job hazard analysis, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
Analyze production and labor data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and drive performance improvements.
Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic plans for operational growth and innovation—including advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing.
Manage staffing plans, recruitment, training, and performance development initiatives to build a skilled and motivated workforce.
Works directly in support of Value Stream customers to understand their needs, help resolve issues, and ensure superior service and product delivery.
Understanding and ability to drive quality and customer satisfaction through CORE operating system.
Lead Kaizen events to drive improvements and mentor your team on utilizing Lean principles to accomplish their goals.

Benefits

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, ID theft 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!