RTX · 11 hours ago
Senior Operations Manager - Limited Production (Onsite)
US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1A ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1A
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expRTX is seeking a Senior Manager of Operations to lead the site’s limited-production and job shop manufacturing area. This role is responsible for day-to-day operational execution, capacity planning, and ensuring safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery to customer and business commitments.
AerospaceManufacturingSecuritySensorTelecommunications
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead all limited-production and job shop operations, ensuring safe, efficient, compliant execution of work
Review and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T to understand manufacturability and providing accurate estimates for schedules, labor, and materials to support one-off internal work and projects for other Collins sites
Own daily operational performance, balancing delivery, cost, quality, and safety objectives as well as longer term area 5 year strategy & capital plan
Manage production flow across multiple machines and process types, aligning work with available equipment and workforce capacity
Establish priorities, sequence work, and proactively identify and resolve bottlenecks and constraints
Ensure adherence to standard work, safety requirements, and applicable regulatory and customer requirements
Maintain detailed knowledge of site capabilities, including machines, processes, tooling, and workforce skills
Determine optimal machine assignments for complex work content and identify technical, capacity, or risk constraints early
Partner with Engineering, Quality and Technicians to resolve drawing clarity, tolerance, process, or producibility issues
Collaborate closely with Production Control, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to align schedules, priorities, and resources
Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, engagement, and continuous improvement
Ensure appropriate training, certification, and skill development aligned with current and future operational needs
Apply CORE principles, lean manufacturing, and structured problem-solving methodologies to reduce waste, variability, and cycle time
Promote a strong safety culture and ensure employees are empowered to identify and mitigate risks
Track, analyze, and communicate key operational metrics (safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity)
Lead corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives when performance gaps are identified
Qualification
Required
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
People leadership experience within manufacturing operations
Preferred
Strong understanding of machining processes, manufacturing methods, and equipment capabilities
Demonstrated experience managing teams in a high-mix, complex manufacturing environment
Proven success driving daily production performance, troubleshooting issues, and leading floor-level execution
Working knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, problem-solving methodologies, and continuous improvement tools
Aerospace or similarly regulated manufacturing environment experience
Benefits
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!
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
Leadership Team
Daniel Conroy
Chief Technology Officer - Digital
Kevin DaSilva
Corporate Vice President & Treasurer
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