Date Posted:
2026-06-23
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-NY-ROME-104 ~ 104 Otis St ~ OTIS
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 U.S. Person 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
Job Summary
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.
What You Will Do:
Operational Leadership
Lead all site operations including production, test, supply chain, facilities, EH&S, quality, and logistics.
Drive performance to achieve ontime delivery, cost productivity, leadtime reduction, and asset management goals.
Deploy CORE/ACE (Continuous Improvement) to optimize processes and eliminate waste.
Safety, Quality, and Compliance
Ensure full adherence to Collins, RTX, FAA, DoD, and industry regulations.
Maintain a culture of zeroinjury safety and highreliability quality.
Lead rootcause investigations and corrective action processes.
Strategic Site Leadership
Develop and execute multiyear site strategies for capacity, technology, and workforce.
Support program transitions and new product introduction (NPI).
Maintain a longterm capital plan for capabilities and site competitiveness.
Financial and Business Performance
Own the site P&L for operations.
Achieve annual budgets for labor, overhead absorption, inventory, and capital.
Drive structural cost reductions and productivity initiatives.
People Leadership & Culture
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.
Customer & Stakeholder Engagement
Serve as the primary operational interface for internal customers, program teams, aftermarket partners, and executive leadership.
Support customer audits, executive reviews, and regulatory inspections.
Additional Responsibilities:
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.
Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time
Qualifications You Must Have:
Typically requires University Degree and minimum 14 years prior relevant experience oran 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 defined
10+ yearsexperiencein a manufacturing environment
10+ years in Operations related Leadership/Management roles(hands on VS/BUM/Operations Manager)
Demonstrated technical knowledgeof 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
Qualifications We Prefer:
What We Offer:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
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 illnessinsurance, 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!
Learn More and Apply Now:
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.
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.
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 186,200 USD - 353,800 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 candidates 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 companys 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.
