Operations Product Manager: End-to-End Manufacturing Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with match

Tuition program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL is seeking an Operations Product Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing performance for complex hardware across the RLPM framework. The role requires deep operations experience and strong cross-functional leadership, collaborating with Program Management, Factory Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to hit cost and schedule targets onsite.

The ideal candidate will travel 25–50%, support gate reviews and IMS content, and manage recovery actions as

Qualifications

• University degree and 10+ years experience, or advanced degree and 7+ years.
• U.S. citizenship is required to access information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end operations execution to ensure cost, schedule, and quality.
• Lead cross-functional teams to identify risks and drive corrective actions.
• Influence decisions across PM, Factory Ops, Eng, Production Control, Quality, and Supply Chain.
• Ensure factory readiness and coordinate build/test flows and resources.
• Lead resolution of manufacturing issues to maintain cost and schedule.
• Serve as CAM for assigned operations cost accounts including budget and EAC.

Skills

Program/Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Operations management

Communication to executives

Education

Bachelor's degree or advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP/MRP systems

MS Project

MS Office Suite

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Rockford, IL is seeking an Operations Product Manager to lead end-to-end manufacturing performance for complex hardware across the RLPM framework. The role requires deep operations experience and strong cross-functional leadership, collaborating with Program Management, Factory Leadership, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to hit cost and schedule targets onsite.

The ideal candidate will travel 25–50%, support gate reviews and IMS content, and manage recovery actions as