Senior Machine Shop Leader – Onsite, Lean Excellence

RTX; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) plan with matching and Lifetime

Tuition reimbursement

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX's Collins Aerospace division seeks a Senior Manager for the Pueblo machine shop to lead daily operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Control, and Quality to resolve schedule and product issues.

The position requires a strong background in CNC/manual machining, data-driven decision making, and mentoring of supervisors and staff.

Qualifications

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience or in absence of a degree, 14 years of relevant experience.
• Experience in a leadership position in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience analyzing data and applying structured problem-solving methods to drive effective decisions and improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily leadership for the machine shop, overseeing supervisors and their production teams while ensuring a safe, compliant, and well-organized work environment.
• Plan and allocate manpower, equipment, and materials to support efficient operations and meet production schedules.
• Assign, coordinate, and monitor workflow across all levels of the team to maintain consistent output on priority and routine tasks.
• Offer technical guidance and support to supervisors and production employees on machining challenges and process decisions.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Control, and Quality to resolve issues affecting schedule or product standards.
• Champion a proactive safety culture through audits, coaching, and daily engagement on the shop floor.
• Lead employee development by coaching supervisors and production staff, conducting performance reviews, and supporting hiring and talent decisions.
• Address team concerns constructively and foster a positive, high-engagement workplace across all shifts.
• Drive continuous improvement by applying LEAN, TPM, 5S, and driver-measure practices to reduce waste and enhance reliability.
• Partner with Maintenance to ensure timely resolution of machine issues and identify opportunities for preventive and improvement initiatives.
• Support business travel up to 10%

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Mentoring

LEAN

TPM

5S

Safety culture

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

RTX's Collins Aerospace division seeks a Senior Manager for the Pueblo machine shop to lead daily operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Production Control, and Quality to resolve schedule and product issues.

The position requires a strong background in CNC/manual machining, data-driven decision making, and mentoring of supervisors and staff.