Manufacturing Operations Leadership Position

Date Posted: 2026-02-05

Country: United States of America

Location: US-FL-MELBOURNE-308 ~ 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd ~ BLDG 308

Position Role Type: Onsite

Employment Requirements

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

About the Role

This leadership position is critical to the success of our manufacturing operations team. You will lead and motivate a team of professionals setting goals and driving achievement. You will manage cell productivity, guide scheduling & sequencing of work, and foster a collaborative, achievement driven environment. Well-developed organizational and time management skills and the ability to effectively prioritize and allocate resources are foundational for success in this role. You will utilize active listening, critical thinking, and effective problem-solving skills to resolve complex issues while working under pressure. You will be a culture champion for the team focused on individual development and team success.

We offer career development opportunities while supporting and encouraging goals as your journey evolves on the Collins Path.

What You Will Do

• Coordinates staff & workflow to achieve the customer's schedule
• Motivates and drives a positive team work ethic and environment
• Leading employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts
• Lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction through the system's various elements
• Perform daily supervisor responsibilities, project management, effective communication, and execution with support group members
• Establish work schedules considering customer requirements, resource availability and other priorities
• Provide leadership and direction with an emphasis on team building through daily meetings, effective communications, and in developing an efficient team that is responsive to production requirements and changes
• Work dedicatedly to address issues and engage the workforce in achieving cell goals
• Demonstrate a 100% dedication to Quality, Environment Health and Safety (EHS)
• Understanding and ability to drive quality and customer satisfaction through CORE operating system

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience
• 3+ years of supervisory experience within a manufacturing environment

We Prefer:

• Utilizes CORE principles, a driver of improvement
• Exposure to ERP systems, SAP preferred
• Proven success developing and leading a team
• Experience with Lean/Six Sigma
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks
• Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early, and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels
• Collins Enterprise Values including Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation

Schedule

2nd Shift Monday-Thursday 4x10

3: 30PM-2AM

Benefits

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!

This position may be eligible for relocation.

Compensation

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.

About Collins Aerospace

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.

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time.

Work Environment

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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

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.

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.

This role is a U.S.-based role.