Date Posted:
2026-06-23
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200
Position Role Type:
Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required
Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
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.
What You Will Do:
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
Qualifications You Must Have:
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
Qualifications We Prefer:
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
What We Offer:
Some of our competitive benefits package includes:
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, 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 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.
Collins Aerospace, a 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.
*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your 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 – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.
Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day!
As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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 candidate’s 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 company’s 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.
