Manufacturing Operations Manager

RTX • Fairfield, CA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology. We are looking for a Manufacturing Operations Manager who will provide leadership for manufacturing activities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations aligned with RTX core values and leadership behaviors. This role has direct accountability for production execution while flexibly leading a workforce that may include hourly employees, frontline supervisors, and mid-level professionals. The manager serves as a key integrator across Materials, Planning, Quality, and Maintenance, leading through influence as well as direct authority. Success in this role requires adaptability, strong people leadership, and the ability to scale leadership approach based on team capability and operational complexity. As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield, Safety is an expectation. Employees are expected to work safely, follow all safety rules, requirements, procedures, and instructions always. You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others. You are expected to complete all the safety training in a timely manner.

Requirements

• 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
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) access.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience leading teams in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Experience working in regulated industries such as aerospace, defense, medical, or similar high-reliability sectors.
• Experience managing production performance metrics and driving operational improvements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in aerospace manufacturing or propulsion systems.
• Familiarity with AS9100 quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma).
• Experience leading cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence across multiple levels of the organization.
• Experience supporting safety and compliance programs within a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily TIER I, II and III meetings.
• Ensure daily, monthly and annual cell metrics are accomplished.
• Execute real time problem resolution to mitigate and minimize flow disruptions
• Manage production planners for the cell
• Manage a team of cell leaders to ensure all quality related items are complete and documented.
• Direct cost reduction and process improvement to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
• Direct scheduling to meet production schedules.
• Set the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, to optimize productivity.
• Lead materials and logistics problem resolution to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.
• Manage multiple cells performance and productivity to maximize productivity.
• Oversee production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management
• Perform professional or management work regularly across multiple Manufacturing disciplines. Includes activities that cannot be attributed to a defined Operations discipline.
• Ensure full compliance with safety, environmental, quality, and regulatory requirements.

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!
• Eligible for relocation

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees