Operations Programs Manager (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; Fairfield (CA); On-site; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

401(k) plan with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance

Wellness benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking an Operations Product Manager (OPM) to ensure predictable execution across an assigned LRU/LoB within RTX Lifecycle Program Management. This role collaborates with Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management to meet quality, schedule, cost, and performance targets.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of manufacturing operations or program execution experience, or an advanced degree with 5+ years; U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of experience OR Advanced degree with 5+ years of experience OR in absence of a degree, 12+ years of relevant Operations experience.
• Experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, production control, or program execution.
• Ability to interpret operational data and drive clarity in ambiguous environments.
• U.S. Citizenship required and ability to obtain ATF access.

Responsibilities

• Owns execution for assigned LRU/LoB within RLPM framework; drives readiness and risk mitigation.
• Coordinates cross-functional actions with clear ownership and deadlines.
• Provides execution-driven inputs to capacity planning, SIOP, and financial processes.
• Supports escalation and decision-ready materials for program reviews and leadership updates.

Skills

Operations experience

Cross-functional coordination

Data interpretation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Experience without degree

Tools

SAP

Solumina/MES

Pelico

Tableau

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-09

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-FAIRFIELD-3530 ~ 3530 Branscombe Rd ~ BRANSCOMBE

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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.

The Operations Product Manager (OPM) is responsible for ensuring predictable execution performance across an assigned Line Replaceable Unit (LRU), Line of Balance (LoB), or program segment. Operating within the RTX Lifecycle Program Management (RLPM) framework, the OPM serves as the central operations integrator, driving readiness, risk mitigation, recovery planning, and cross‑functional execution alignment.

This role does not perform day‑to‑day production dispatching or direct shop‑floor supervision. Instead, the OPM works through Production, Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management teams to ensure that commitments for quality, schedule, cost, and operational performance are consistently met. The OPM works with limited oversight, influences decisions in a matrixed environment, and provides critical execution inputs to financial forecasts, capacity plans, and customer commitments.

What You Will Do

Execution Ownership & Integrated Planning

• Translate demand, build priorities, and recovery actions into integrated execution plans for the assigned LRU/LoB.
• Maintain visibility of execution status, risks, material constraints, and readiness gaps.
• Coordinate build readiness, production milestones, and flow of work across operations and supporting functions.
• Support NPI, build transition, and manufacturing readiness activities as required.

Cross‑Functional Coordination & Issue Resolution

• Drive cross-functional action tracking with clear ownership, due dates, and closure discipline.
• Identify and elevate risks impacting delivery, cost, capacity, or quality; develop recovery plans where needed.
• Partner with Supply Chain, SIOP, Quality, Engineering, and Program Management to resolve barriers to execution.
• Ensure consistency of operational data feeding Tier governance, program reviews, and leadership updates.

Operational Intelligence & Decision Support

• Provide execution-driven inputs into SIOP, capacity planning, and LE/EAC financial processes.
• Ensure accuracy of operational KPIs reported to the GM IPT and site leadership.
• Develop decision-ready escalation packages outlining impacts, options, and recommendations.
• Participate in program reviews, Tier meetings, and cross-functional leadership forums.

What You Will Not Do

• Directly supervise production teams (Cell Supervisors, Coordinators, etc.)
• Perform transactional scheduling, expediting, dispatching, or shop floor coordination
• Own site functional performance metrics (Quality, SC, Manufacturing)
• Make cross‑LRU or GM-level final tradeoff decisions (supports escalation, does not own decisions)

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience OR Advanced degree and 5+ years of experience OR in absence of a degree, 12+ years of relevant Operations experience
• Experience in manufacturing operations, supply chain, production control, or program execution
• Ability to interpret operational data and drive clarity in ambiguous environments
• U.S. Citizenship required
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) access.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience supporting RLPM Gate Reviews, NPI readiness, or production transitions
• Proficiency with SAP, Solumina/MES, Pelico, Tableau, or similar execution/analytics tools
• Experience in integrated master scheduling or capacity planning
• Familiarity with cost, schedule, and CAM/financial processes
• Demonstrated success leading cross-functional projects or recovery efforts
• Ability to drive rapid issue resolution and coordinate disciplined action management

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

Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

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 possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

The salary range for this role is 118,300 USD - 224,900 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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