Operations Manager - Separation Management Plan (Onsite)

RTX•Rockford, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Operations Manager to support the execution of critical site-level activities within the Separation Management Plan (SMP). In this individual contributor role, you will be instrumental in ensuring operational readiness and execution of transition plans, with a focus on training coordination, buffer stock creation and tracking, and supply chain and SIOP-related data and activities. Reporting to the Site SMP Transition Lead, you will work across operations, supply chain, quality, and planning functions to ensure that transition deliverables are executed on time and in compliance with business and contractual obligations.

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.
Experience in a manufacturing or supply chain environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with SIOP, transition planning, or divestitures is a strong plus
Degree in supply chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or a related field preferred.
Working experience with inventory management, demand planning, and basic supply chain principles.
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and planning tools; Excel proficiency required.
Experience in coordinating cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
Working ability to interpret data and translate into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

Support execution of site-level SMP transition tasks related to buffer stock, training, and process readiness under the direction of the Site SMP Transition Lead.
Coordinate and track training plans for impacted personnel and receiving teams, ensuring timely execution and documentation of all required learning activities.
Manage the creation, tracking, and reporting of buffer stock in alignment with the buffer stock plan, including coordination with manufacturing, supply chain, and quality teams.
Assist in gathering, analyzing, and validating data required for Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) processes, including demand forecasts, production capacity, and inventory levels.
Partner with supply chain planners and SIOP leads to align transition timelines with supply chain strategies.
Coordinate and execute the classification and export of documentation as required to receiving team.
Maintain detailed trackers and dashboards for training completion, buffer stock status, and document readiness; provide regular status updates to the Site SMP Transition Lead.
Collaborate with technical and functional teams to ensure all required process documentation, SOPs, and work instructions are prepared, reviewed, and transitioned.
Identify and escalate risks or delays related to training and inventory execution to enable timely resolution and maintain program continuity.
Provide logistical and administrative support for transition-related meetings, reviews, and audits.
Ensure data accuracy and compliance with documentation standards throughout all activities.
Participate in site readiness assessments and reviews as needed.

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!