Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Onsite)

RTX; Union (WV); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

RTX Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor for the Union, WV area. You will lead hourly production teams in de-icing and composites, focusing on safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. You will guide problem solving, develop team leads and operators, and ensure smooth workflows in a fast-paced, unionized environment.

The role shifts to 2nd shift (3:00 PM–11:00 PM) with overtime and training on 1st shift before transition. Relocation assistance is available.

Qualifications

• University degree and 2+ years of relevant experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in manufacturing industry is required.
• Experience working with union employees is preferred.
• Ability to lead, coach, and develop a team focused on safety, quality, and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of hourly production employees across de-icing and composites cells.
• Ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets are met daily.
• Coach problem solving and develop team leads and operators.
• Maintain efficient workflows and coordinate materials and logistics.
• Collaborate with planning to meet the schedule and OTD targets.
• Provide leadership coaching and develop training plans for the cell.
• Execute manufacturing transactions in SAP and ensure data accuracy.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing experience

Continuous improvement

Scheduling & planning

Union workforce

Education

University degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-04

Country: United States of America

Location: US-WV-UNION-225 ~ 225 Stringtown Rd ~ STRINGTOWN

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace is hiring a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead a team of hourly production employees within our de‑icing and composites operations. In this role, you will oversee daily performance for assigned manufacturing cells, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals are met. You'll guide problem solving, drive CORE practices, develop team leads and operators, and maintain efficient, well-coordinated workflows that keep our operations running smoothly in a fast-paced, unionized manufacturing environment.

This position is for 2nd shift, typically 3:00 PM-11:00 PM, with frequent overtime extending to approximately 1:00 AM. New hires will complete training on 1st shift for approximately weeks before transitioning to standard 2nd-shift hours. This role is eligible for relocation assistance.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for cell level manufacturing performance, including safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Ensure the practices and procedures are followed by direct reports.
• Achieve target performance levels through disciplined execution of the daily CORE
• Visual Management Systems
• Lead Standard Work.
• Demonstrate clear focus on accountability to daily results, rapid identification of root cause and effective implementation of corrective actions.
• Drive development of a strong problem-solving culture, through application of practical problem-solving tools and coaching behaviors.
• Champion safety, quality improvement, and CORE programs within the manufacturing cell(s).
• Coordinate activities for materials and logistics problem resolution of a cell to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.
• Partner with planning to develop a schedule that meets cell production requirements utilizing On Time To Start and On Time To Finish to meet customer OTD.
• Provide leadership coaching and development for team leads.
• Develop and execute a clear training plan in alignment with the needs of the manufacturing cell and business.
• Ensure timely execution of manufacturing transactions, including time approval, in SAP ERP system to ensure data accuracy. Work with other areas to continuously improve data integrity.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience in manufacturing industry.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior Supervisory experience preferred.
• Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.
• Usage of Microsoft, Excel, Power Point, SAP.
• Experience in Aerospace industry.'
• Experience working with union employees.
• Experience driving continuous improvement efforts

What We Offer:

• 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!

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers!