Operations Site Leader, Rome NY (onsite)

RTX•Rome, NY

1d•$186,200 - $353,800•Onsite

About The Position

The Director of manufacturing Operations / Operations Site Leader is responsible for the overall performance, direction, and leadership of manufacturing, operations, and site support teams at a Collins Aerospace facility. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production activities while driving operational excellence, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Typically requires University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years of experience
U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as definedhttps://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
10+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment
10+ years in Operations related Leadership/Management roles (hands on VS/BUM/Operations Manager)
Demonstrated technical knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining/special processing/assembly)
5+ years experience with continuous improvement or Lean Manufacturing
Prior experience with turnaround or crisis management
Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

Aerospace experience
SAP experience
Materials and planning experience
Experience implementing Industry 4.0

Responsibilities

Lead all site operations including production, test, supply chain, facilities, EH&S, quality, and logistics.
Drive performance to achieve on‑time delivery, cost productivity, lead‑time reduction, and asset management goals.
Deploy CORE/ACE (Continuous Improvement) to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
Ensure full adherence to Collins, RTX, FAA, DoD, and industry regulations.
Maintain a culture of zero‑injury safety and high‑reliability quality.
Lead root‑cause investigations and corrective action processes.
Develop and execute multi‑year site strategies for capacity, technology, and workforce.
Support program transitions and new product introduction (NPI).
Maintain a long‑term capital plan for capabilities and site competitiveness.
Own the site P&L for operations.
Achieve annual budgets for labor, overhead absorption, inventory, and capital.
Drive structural cost reductions and productivity initiatives.
Lead and develop operations leadership teams and frontline workforce.
Promote an inclusive culture aligned with RTX values.
Manage workforce planning and employee relations, including union interactions where applicable.
Serve as the primary operational interface for internal customers, program teams, aftermarket partners, and executive leadership.
Support customer audits, executive reviews, and regulatory inspections.
Formulates policies for all quality related items for a large site or geographic area and ensures they are complete and documented so that established quality standards are met.
Oversees and directs cost reduction efforts and process improvements for a large site or geographic area to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
Oversees and directs scheduling for a large site or geographic area to ensure that the plants meet established targets and standards.
Strategically designs processes for sequencing of work such as build and delivery for a large site or geographic area to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of resources.
Designs innovative strategies for materials and logistics problem resolution for a large site or geographic area to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.
Ideates and implements policies for cell performance and productivity for a large site or geographic area to maximize productivity.
Oversees and directs production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for a large site or geographic area to enhance production capabilities.
Consults with and strategically advises customers to ensure that customers’ needs are met.

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