Operations Center Manager (onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation eligibility

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL is seeking a senior manufacturing operations leader to guide a large team across two shifts, setting long-term objectives and driving production optimization. You will steer scheduling, sequencing, and continuous improvement to align with company goals and customer needs.

The role emphasizes quality, cost reduction, materials management, and production innovation, including additive manufacturing, with responsibilities spanning shop floor management and

Qualifications

• University Degree with 10+ years of experience or an Advanced Degree with 7+ years of experience.
• 3+ years leading direct reports in manufacturing operations.
• Experience with Six-Sigma / CORE and lean manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead a large team across two shifts to optimize cell performance and productivity.
• Direct scheduling, sequencing, and production innovation to meet schedules.
• Manage materials, logistics, and supplier/customer coordination.
• Set long-term objectives and performance guidelines for manufacturing operations.
• Oversee quality, cost reduction, and process improvements.
• Support travel up to 10% as needed.

Skills

Leadership experience

Six-Sigma / Lean

Process improvement

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted:2026-10-15
Country:United States of America
Location:US-IL-ROCKFORD-P6 ~ 4747 Harrison Ave ~ 4747 HARRISON AVE-P6
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.

This position leads a large team of experienced manufacturing operations professionals or production team leaders. Establishes long term objectives and guidelines for managing and monitoring cell performance and productivity. Directs scheduling and sequencing of work, as well as production innovation to optimize production.

This position provides strategic leadership to a large team of experienced manufacturing operations professionals, including five frontline managers who collectively oversee approximately 130 employees across two shifts. The role establishes long‑term objectives and performance guidelines, directs the scheduling and sequencing of work, and drives production innovation to optimize cell performance, productivity, and alignment with organizational goals.

What You Will Do

• Manages and ensures all quality related items for the unit or shift are complete and documented so that established quality standards are met.
• Leads cost reduction efforts and process improvements for the unit or shift to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
• Leads scheduling for the unit or shift to ensure that operations run according to established production schedules.
• Leads the sequencing of work, such as build and delivery, for the unit or shift to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of resources.
• Heads materials and logistics problem resolution for the unit or shift to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.
• Establishes performance objectives and leads cell performance and productivity.
• Leads production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for the unit or shift to enhance production capabilities.
• Partners with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive satisfactory standards of services.
• Responsible for all or a major portion of processing operations in a plant.
• Oversees production operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management), maintenance, plant engineering, scheduling and personnel.
• Manages and supervises the work of manufacturing production disciplines in the Operations function.
• Performs professional or management work regularly across multiple Manufacturing disciplines - includes activities that cannot be attributed to defined Operations discipline.
• Support business travel, up to 10%

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.
• 3+ years experience leading direct reports in manufacturing operations (Site leader, operations leader, quality leader, engineering leader, planning leader)
• Experience with Six-Sigma / CORE and lean manufacturing processes (or equivalent)

Qualifications We Prefer

• Working knowledge and applied experience with SAP
• Experience leading managers who have their own direct reports
• Experience in a bargain unit represented facility
• Engineering or technical background with demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing processes machining, chemical, or assembly

What We Offer Benefits

This position is eligible for relocation.

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• 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
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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