2nd Shift Materials Supervisor – Inventory & Process Lead

RTX; Rainbow (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, seeks a Materials Supervisor in Windsor Locks, CT for onsite night shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) to ensure smooth material flow to production.

You will supervise hourly and salaried staff, manage materials receipt, kitting, and shipping, and drive process improvements including 5S and cycle counting.

A university degree and several years in manufacturing materials or logistics are required; U.S. citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and a minimum of 5 years of experience, or a minimum of 3 years of experience with an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
• Experience in materials, logistics, or related fields within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior work experience with production planning and shop floor execution.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise hourly (union) and salaried associates, ensuring effective team performance.
• Address and resolve employee grievances in alignment with the labor contract.
• Ensure timely receipt of materials, completion of kits, delivery to assembly, and packaging/shipping of end items.
• Mentor and train associates on inventory procedures and maintain a detailed skills matrix.
• Identify and implement process improvement opportunities to enhance operational efficiency.
• Oversee the monthly cycle counting process and ensure inventory accuracy.
• Investigate root causes of inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Lead 5S activities within designated areas to maintain organization and cleanliness.
• Perform inventory transactions to ensure accurate reporting in ERP systems.
• Respond to Andon signals for the Materials function and take necessary actions to maintain workflow.
• Manage min/max material levels and ensure availability of crib and shipping supplies.
• Lead and participate in required tier meetings to support operational objectives.

Skills

Team supervision

Production planning

Shop floor execution

Root cause analysis

5S

Inventory management

Cycle counting

Materials management

Industrial ERP familiarity

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

SAP/ERP systems

Job description

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, seeks a Materials Supervisor in Windsor Locks, CT for onsite night shift (3:00 PM–11:30 PM) to ensure smooth material flow to production.

You will supervise hourly and salaried staff, manage materials receipt, kitting, and shipping, and drive process improvements including 5S and cycle counting.

A university degree and several years in manufacturing materials or logistics are required; U.S. citizenship is required.