Skillbridge: Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

RTX•Melbourne, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This SkillBridge fellowship with Collins Aerospace provides transitioning U.S. military service members an opportunity to gain an in-depth understanding of the aerospace and defense business. Fellows receive training and mentorship while supporting manufacturing operations. The role coordinates staff and workflow to meet customer schedules, promotes teamwork and employee engagement, and leads improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost. Fellows perform daily supervisory and project-management activities, communicate and coordinate with support groups, set work schedules around customer requirements and available resources, and engage the workforce in meeting cell goals. The position emphasizes quality, environmental health and safety, customer satisfaction, and use of the CORE operating system. This is an onsite opportunity in Melbourne, Florida, on the weekend shift, Friday through Sunday, 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. SkillBridge fellows are not RTX employees and receive no compensation or employee benefits during the fellowship; they remain under the administrative control of their military chain of command. After successful completion, fellows are encouraged to apply for open positions.

Requirements

Must be eligible to participate in DoW SkillBridge.
Must be on Active-Duty orders in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Must be eligible to participate per DoD Instruction 1322.29.
Must complete all TAP and transition requirements before the start date.
Must receive approval from the Unit Commander or an O4+ in the chain of command.
Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience with specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices.
Experience with basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching, and process execution.
Experience with MS Office.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future company immigration sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Exposure to ERP systems; SAP preferred.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.
Detail-oriented and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Analytical and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.
Ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels.

Responsibilities

Coordinate staff and workflow to achieve the customer’s schedule.
Motivate and promote a positive team work ethic and environment.
Lead employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts.
Lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction.
Perform daily supervisor responsibilities, project management, effective communication, and execution with support group members.
Establish work schedules based on customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities.
Provide leadership and direction through team building, daily meetings, effective communication, and development of an efficient team responsive to production requirements and changes.
Address issues and engage the workforce in achieving cell goals.
Demonstrate dedication to Quality, Environment Health and Safety (EHS).
Drive quality and customer satisfaction through the CORE operating system.