Manufacturing Operations Supervisor 1st Shift

Collins Aerospace; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Generous vacation policy

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor for first shift onsite. This role involves driving production excellence, ensuring quality standards, and leading a team towards continuous improvement. Candidates should possess a degree in STEM or equivalent experience alongside proven manufacturing leadership. Attractive benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and paid vacation are offered. Join a dynamic team dedicated to innovation and accountability.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of manufacturing leadership experience required.
• Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) preferred.
• Specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices.

Responsibilities

• Ensure quality standards and documentation are met.
• Guide cost reduction and process improvements.
• Plan scheduling to meet production demands.
• Collaborate with customers to address their needs.
• Lead and conduct meetings with clear communications.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Continuous improvement

Collaboration

Process innovation

Education

Degree in STEM or relevant experience

Tools

SAP proficiency

Job description

Manufacturing Operations Supervisor – 1st Shift (Onsite)

Position Summary: Join Collins Aerospace as a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor on the first shift in Burnsville, MN. This onsite leadership role drives production excellence and continuous improvement in our manufacturing operations.

Date Posted: 2025-12-03

Location: HMN01: S&IS (Sensors) – Burnsville, MN 55306

U.S. Person required. No security clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all quality related items for multiple cells or a complex cell are complete and documented to meet established quality standards.
• Guide cost reduction and process improvement in multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
• Plan and execute scheduling for multiple cells or a complex cell to meet production schedules.
• Guide the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, for multiple cells or a complex cell to optimize productivity.
• Facilitate activities for materials and logistics problem resolution for multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.
• Guide production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for multiple cells or a complex cell to enhance production capabilities.
• Collaborate with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of service.
• Ensure all employees have a safety-first mindset and are adhering to EH&S policies.
• Execute production plan in line with the MPS (Master Production Schedule) to achieve on‑time delivery, hours, and efficiency commitments.
• Real‑time problem resolution and troubleshooting issues as they arise without the direction of management.
• Effectively manage resource requirements in line with capacity models and demand rates.
• Pulse survey participation, listening to feedback and driving improvement actions.
• Lead and conduct meetings/reviews and prepare information to communicate the status of the programs to internal and external customers.

Qualifications – Must Have

• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience with specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices or, in absence of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience.
• 2+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.

Qualifications – Preferred

• Lean certification.
• SAP proficiency.
• Collaborative leadership behaviors emphasizing high goal setting, team empowerment, and support.
• Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early and concisely with individuals at all organizational levels.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure to assess and resolve challenges.
• Collins Enterprise Values: Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages (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 services.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with up to 10 free counseling sessions.
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and 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.

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.

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