Date Posted:

2026-02-17

Country:

United States of America:

Location:

US-IL-ROCKFORD-P1 ~ 2421 11th St ~ 2421 11TH ST-P1

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 certain necessary systems.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace is not just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an 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.

As the Senior Material Handling & Traffic Supervisor, you will lead the daily execution of material flow and shipping operations that directly support production success. You’ll oversee a team responsible for safely moving, storing, and shipping materials while driving efficiency, accuracy, and continuous improvement across the operation.

What You Will Do

• Supervise and direct the daily activities of the material handling team, ensuring adherence to safety policies and procedures.

• Coordinate and monitor the receipt, storage, and distribution of materials, ensuring timely and accurate delivery to production areas.

• Develop and implement procedures to improve efficiency and productivity in material handling operations.

• Maintain accurate inventory records and perform regular cycle counts to ensure inventory accuracy.

• Train and mentor material handling staff, promoting a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct regular inspections of material handling equipment, ensuring proper maintenance and safe operation.

• Analyze material handling processes and recommend improvements to reduce costs and enhance efficiency.

• Prepare and maintain reports on material handling activities, including inventory levels, discrepancies, and performance metrics.

• Collaborate with functional teams to ensure good communication amongst groups.

• Supervise and direct the daily activities for processing of all shipping paperwork for Traffic team.

• Ensure compliance in shipping for Global Trade, Hazardous Goods and all specialty shipping methods.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

• Working experience within materials, logistics, or similar role within a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Working experience with Shipping / Material Handling processes.

• Experience in a production union environment

• SAP or other ERP system experience

• Experience overseeing domestic and international shipping operations in a manufacturing or distribution environment

• Working knowledge of transportation management, freight coordination, and carrier performance management

• Familiarity with Global Trade Compliance requirements including import/export regulations, customs documentation, and Incoterms

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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

 And more!

We make modern flight possible for millions of travelers and our military every second.  Our major product lines are on-board virtually every aircraft flying. Be it keeping passengers safe with our emergency power generation systems or creating a positive in flight experience through reliable cabin pressure controls and quieter engines, Power & Controls focuses on delivering a best-in-class experience to our customers. We hire the top people in the industry. Their ideas drive our performance, and their integrity keeps our customers happy. Join us as we take flight!

Role type definition:

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 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 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.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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