Manufacturing Supervisor (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Simpsonville (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Student loan repayment

Life insurance

Job summary

RTX in Simpsonville, South Carolina is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to oversee daily operations, drive safety, quality and lean improvements, and align with the site’s business strategy.

You will lead about 200 direct and indirect reports, deploy policies, manage ERP data in Epicor, collaborate with planning and logistics, and travel up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• University degree or Advanced degree required.
• 8+ years of manufacturing experience, or 5+ with advanced degree.
• 4+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing.
• 2+ years in a Quality Management System (QMS) like AS9100/ISO 9001.
• Experience using ERP for manufacturing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations to ensure timely production and quality.
• Deploy Lean management systems and drive safety and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with planning and logistics to optimize scheduling and materials flow.
• Lead and develop ~200 direct and indirect reports.

Skills

Leadership

ERP experience

QMS

Lean/Six Sigma

Problem solving

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-06

Country: United States of America

Location: US-SC-SIMPSONVILLE-1001 ~ 1001 Old Stage Rd ~ OLD STAGE

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

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.

As a Manufacturing Supervisor, you will be accountable for overseeing manufacturing operations at our Simpsonville, SC location. You will lead efforts to produce high-quality products efficiently while driving safety, quality improvement, and operational excellence. This role is critical to ensuring alignment with business strategies and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

This role is onsite in Simpsonville, South Carolina.

What You Will Do:

• Manage daily manufacturing operations to ensure timely production of quality products at the lowest cost consistent with quality requirements.
• Deploy manufacturing policies aligned with the site's business strategy and annual operating plan.
• Execute daily Lean management systems, including tiered accountability meetings, visual management systems, and leader standard work.
• Drive accountability to daily results and implement rapid corrective actions to address operational challenges.
• Oversee training and development of approximately 200 direct and indirect reports to meet business needs.
• Champion safety initiatives, quality improvement efforts, and CORE programs across all manufacturing areas.
• Standardize best practices through tools such as job instructions, job breakdown sheets, pre- and post-flight checklists, multi-cycle analysis, and layered audits.
• Foster a strong problem-solving culture using CORE methods and coaching behaviors.
• Ensure accurate and timely execution of manufacturing transactions in the Epicor ERP system to maintain data integrity.
• Collaborate with planning and logistics teams to optimize scheduling and materials flow, reduce work-in-progress inventory, and improve delivery performance.
• Travel up to 25%.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
• 4+ years of prior leadership experience in manufacturing or operations.
• 2+ years of experience working within a Quality Management System (QMS) such as AS9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.
• Experience in utilizing ERP systems for manufacturing transactions and data accuracy.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Lean or Six Sigma certifications.
• Experience in manufacturing within AS9100-controlled environments.
• Background in wire harness manufacturing, including IPC/WHMA-A-620 and/or IPC J-Std-001 certifications.

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!

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