Operational Excellence Senior Lead (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Foley (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation for newly hired

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is hiring an Operations Excellence Senior Lead for the Foley MRO site. You will report to the General Manager and drive operational and strategic initiatives to grow the organization, focusing on process improvement, KPI deployment, and cross-functional leadership.

The role requires a university degree with substantial aerospace experience or an advanced degree with relevant senior experience, plus strong Lean/Six Sigma proficiency and a proven track record in aerospace

Qualifications

• University degree and 10+ years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of aerospace structures.
• Strong background in operations within an aerospace environment.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive operational excellence initiatives across the Foley MRO site.
• Define and deploy Core Operating System throughout the business.
• Coordinate events and manage improvement programs and KPIs.
• Coach change leaders to accelerate process improvements and sustain gains.

Skills

Aerospace knowledge

Operations leadership

Continuous improvement

Lean Six Sigma

Education

University degree with 10+ years experience or Advanced degree with 7+ years

Knowledge of aerospace structures

Job description

Date Posted

2026-09-22

Country

United States of America

Location

US-AL-FOLEY-111 ~ 111 Airport Dr ~ MRO BLDG

Position Role Type

Onsite

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

The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed. The company will not seek an export authorization for this role.

Security Clearance Type

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status

Not Required

At RTX, the world 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 looking to hire Operations Excellence Senior Lead for the MRO site in Foley facility. You will be reporting directly to the General Manager in this role that carries operational and strategic responsibility while playing a key role in driving the growth and success of the organization.

What You Will Do

• Customer Focus
• Champion a culture of customer excellence, ensuring all deliverables meet or exceed expectations in quality, delivery, and responsiveness
• Operational Excellence
• Define, and deploy CORE Operating System throughout the business
• Event coordination and facilitation
• Manages processes and/or improvement methodologies to support operational performance
• Coach change leaders to drive process improvements.
• Oversee internal/external continuous improvement certifications
• Develop and Deploy KPIs (DIH, Margin, Sales, COPQ) to improve efficiency.
• Drive Tier review process meetings (inc. MROLife)
• Chief of Staff role to Senior Leader Team to ensure effectiveness of:
  • Control Tower
  • Macro plan
  • Risk Register
  • CIR (Continuous Improvement Roadmap)
  • QPR (Quarterly Progress Review) pack development
    • Manage 5S calibration cycle
    • Develop and deploy site communication strategies of
  • IATAI Items of Interest
  • Weekly Operations/Support team reviews
  • All Ups
  • Develop and deploy digital strategies for the site

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• Knowledge of aerospace structures
• Strong background in operations within an aerospace environment
• Strong background involvement in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in an aerospace MRO (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul) environment
• Experience working in engineering within an aerospace environment
• Experience with nacelle or composite structures and related repair processes
• Experience interacting with customers
• Experience presenting in group settings and communicating across organizational levels
• Familiarity with regional cultural norms and working across different countries
• Experience managing Profit & Loss statements
• Experience communication and collaborate across all functions of the business and local teams
• Experience promoting culture of accountability

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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 illnessinsurance, 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

Maybe eligible for relocation

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable, and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE

• Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role

Onsite

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

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