Operations Center Manager (onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Generous vacation

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

RTX (Collins Aerospace) is seeking an accomplished leader to direct large-scale manufacturing operations in Rockford, IL. You will guide a multi-shift plant workforce across 130+ employees, driving performance, quality, and cost improvements.

You will oversee scheduling, sequencing, materials, and logistics while pushing production innovation and customer-aligned service. Relocation is offered; travel up to 10% is anticipated.

Qualifications

• 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)

Responsibilities

• 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%

Skills

Leadership

Six-Sigma

Lean manufacturing

Cost reduction

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-02

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 op