Sr Manager Operations - Linear Detection

RTX•Wilson, NC

2d•$132,400 - $251,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Sr Manager, Operations Lead the CFD and Overheat production areas across a three-shift operation, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with company standards. Manage supervisors and team leads, drive operational performance through data-driven decision-making, and support continuous improvement, problem-solving, scheduling, and inventory management to achieve business objectives. Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S: The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
10 years of specialized knowledge of technical or operations practices
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience
Manufacturing experience
Aerospace industry experience
SAP experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Change management experience
Ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Problem-solving and organizational skills

Responsibilities

Lead CFD and Overheat areas across a three-shift production schedule
Ensure cell-level compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) practices
Drive decisions using data and results
Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate a belief that challenges can be overcome
Demonstrate eagerness to learn and gain experience
Adhere to and promote the Avionics Operating Guidelines
Manage supervisors and group leads across multiple cells
Provide leadership to team members through mentoring, coaching, and performance management
Set day-to-day operational objectives for the team
Lead implementation, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities
Ensure procedures and work instructions are followed within assigned cells
Manage cost reduction and process improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiency and cost effectiveness
Support scheduling activities to ensure business goals are achieved
Coordinate materials and logistics issue resolution activities
Identify issues proactively and drive them to closure with minimal oversight
Manage Kanban stocking levels and ensure alignment with business objectives
Monitor and improve department performance and productivity

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
May be eligible for relocation.