Production Supervisor (Onsite)

Collins Aerospace; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with matching funds

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Rome, NY, is hiring a Production Supervisor to oversee daily manufacturing operations on site. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, and workforce engagement, directly managing machinists and production staff to ensure smooth workflow.

You will monitor schedules, drive continuous improvement, and ensure adherence to SOPs and quality requirements while coordinating with Maintenance, Engineering and Quality teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher with relevant experience.
• Strong knowledge of machining processes, equipment, tooling, and measurement practices.
• Experience leading teams in fast-paced production environments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Coach and develop machinists and operators for accountability and engagement.
• Maintain safe work practices and enforce EHS regulations and policies.
• Monitor schedules, staffing, and machine utilization for efficiency.
• Support problem-solving and corrective actions for quality or production issues.

Skills

Machining knowledge

Team leadership

Lean / 5S experience

ERP/MRP familiarity

Education

University Degree

Advanced Degree (optional)

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-26

Country: United States of America

Location: US-NY-ROME-104 ~ 104 Otis St ~ OTIS

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.

What You Will Do

The Production Supervisor is responsible for overseeing daily manufacturing operations on assigned shifts, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and workforce engagement. This role directly manages machinists and production staff, supports operational goals, and ensures smooth workflow throughout the machining manufacturing areas at the Rome site. Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise daily production activities to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Lead, coach, and develop machinists and operators, promoting a culture of accountability and engagement.
• Maintain safe work practices and enforce all EHS regulations and company policies.
• Monitor production schedules, staffing levels, and machine utilization to ensure efficient operations.
• Support problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for quality or production issues.
• Ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, work instructions, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with Maintenance, Engineering, and Quality to resolve equipment or process issues.
• Track and report shift performance metrics (e.g., throughput, scrap, downtime, labor efficiency).
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and Lean manufacturing activities.
• Manage timekeeping, attendance, performance reviews, and personnel issues for assigned staff.
• Ensure proper training, cross-training, and skill development across the team.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Strong understanding of machining processes, equipment, tooling, and measurement practices.
• Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production environment.
• Experience with Lean, 5S, or other continuous improvement methods is a plus.
• Proficiency with manufacturing systems (ERP/MRP) and basic computer applications.

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 illness insurance, 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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.