2nd-Shift Manufacturing Leader: Safety, Quality & Lean

Collins Aerospace; San Marcos (TX); On-site; USD 96,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan with matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employer-provided benefits and more

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in San Marcos, TX is seeking an experienced production supervisor for 2nd shift to lead daily operations, ensuring safety, quality, on‑time delivery and cost objectives, while driving Lean manufacturing initiatives.

You will coach hourly staff and team leads, partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials and other teams to resolve production challenges, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Previous experience supervising production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience driving safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise 2nd Shift production operations to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and development for hourly employees and team leads.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Monitor production performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to meet operational goals.
• Partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and other cross-functional teams to resolve production challenges.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, performance management, and employee development for the overnight shift.
• Make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.
• Work 2nd Shift and support operational needs – show flexibility to other shifts as well.
• Travel up to 10%.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety

Quality

Productivity

Coaching

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MS Office

Manufacturing systems

Job description

Collins Aerospace in San Marcos, TX is seeking an experienced production supervisor for 2nd shift to lead daily operations, ensuring safety, quality, on‑time delivery and cost objectives, while driving Lean manufacturing initiatives.

You will coach hourly staff and team leads, partner with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials and other teams to resolve production challenges, monitor performance, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Travel up to 10%.