Date Posted:
2026-05-26
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of 9U.S. Person9 go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
We are seeking a motivated, results-oriented Production Manager, Displays to continue to drive our vision. This position manages a team of intermediate or experienced professionals in Manufacturing Operations. The Production Manager will establish objectives and guidelines for managing and monitoring cell performance and productivity, direct scheduling and sequencing of work, and adopt of lean methods such as VSM to optimize production.
What You Will Do:
Directly Manages multiple cells; performance and responsible for productivity, safety, quality, and manufacturing lead time.
Establish performance objectives and lead performance and productivity.
Utilize lean manufacturing principles (ACE) to continuously improve methods, processes and production KPIs
Oversees production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management), maintenance, plant engineering, scheduling and personnel.
Anticipates bottlenecks, clarifies priorities, identifies risks, and escalates issues that cannot be internally resolved.
Sets the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, to optimize productivity.
Head materials and logistics problem resolution for the unit or shift to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.
Partners with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of services.
Hire, mentor and coach a high performance team with succession planning
Clearly defines all workflows, communicates documented processes, and ensures all practices are being refined and tuned with learnings.
Performs professional or management work regularly across multiple Manufacturing disciplines.
Qualifications You Must Have:
QualificationsWe Prefer:
Collaborative leadership behaviors that emphasize high goal setting, team empowerment and providing support.
Background of leading in a fast-paced, high mix manufacturing
Interpersonal skills, assertiveness and persuasion
Continuous improvement focus and experience in leading Lean/Six Sigma improvements
Change leader - proven ability to motivate and lead employees
Prior experience in aerospace is highly desirable
Knowledge and effective practice of Environmental, Health and Safety requirements
Knowledge and effective practice of aerospace quality practices like ISO9001 AS9100
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance,additionallife and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
May be eligible for relocation.
Learn More & Apply Now!
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 frominceptionto 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,qualityand efficiency of our operations worldwide.
Collins Aerospace,aRTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensiveportfolioandexpertiseto solve customers9 toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.
WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) isappropriate foryour needs before applying to this role.
Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form 6 with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher,again and again.
Apply now and be part of the teamthat9sredefining aerospace, every day!
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.
The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate9s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.
Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company9s performance.
This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.
RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.
