Senior Manufacturing Operations Manager (Lean & Scheduling)

RTX Corporation; City of Rome (NY); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan with employer 100

Tuition program

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Pet insurance and home/auto insurance

Parental leave benefits

Wellness programs

Doctor on Demand, virtual visits

Bright Horizons child and elder care

Teladoc Medical Experts

And more!

Job summary

RTX Corporation is seeking an Operations Manager to lead end-to-end shop-floor execution in a defined manufacturing area, aligning Production, SIOP, Quality, EH&S, and Security to deliver safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory goals.

The role drives labor planning, capacity utilization, and cross-functional collaboration, guiding supervisors and operators while championing Lean and Six Sigma improvements. Travel up to 15% is required.

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.
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to information under this program/contract.
• 5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in .
• 3+ years experience with production planning, KPI management, and manufacturing systems (ERP/MRP).
• 2+ years experience with Lean, CORE, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Ability to interpret capacity plans, schedules, cost models, and performance dashboards.
• Ability to influence without authority in a matrixed organization.

Responsibilities

• Own shop-floor execution, including production order management, flow stabilization, constraint resolution, and readiness to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Drive adherence to the Master Production Schedule (MPS), resolve barriers impacting throughput, and elevate systemic risks per tier‑meeting governance.
• Monitor daily SQDCP performance and execute corrective actions to close gaps in schedule, quality, or cost.
• Serve as the operational focal for risk identification, recovery plan development, and consolidation of cross‑functional inputs for delivery performance.
• Ensure accurate labor planning, cross‑training effectiveness, and utilization of capacity assumptions owned by Manufacturing and SIOP.
• Manage and develop production supervisors, operators, and support personnel.
• Set clear expectations for operating discipline across hourly and salaried employees.
• Drive continuous improvement, including process optimization, waste reduction, and productivity enhancements (Lean, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Support budgeting, cost control, and resource planning for the site.
• Lead by example, promoting a culture of accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
• Support Manufacturing Process Reviews, control plan updates, and yield improvement initiatives as required.
• Reduce overdue, aged WIP, trapped inventory, and other drivers of working capital inefficiency.
• Must be willing and able to travel up to 15% of the time.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Production planning

KPI management

Lean

Six Sigma

Structured problem solving

Communication

Influence without authority

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing/Engineering/Operations Management

Tools

SAP

Solumina

Kinaxis

Pelico

Tableau

Job description

RTX Corporation is seeking an Operations Manager to lead end-to-end shop-floor execution in a defined manufacturing area, aligning Production, SIOP, Quality, EH&S, and Security to deliver safety, quality, delivery, cost, and inventory goals.

The role drives labor planning, capacity utilization, and cross-functional collaboration, guiding supervisors and operators while championing Lean and Six Sigma improvements. Travel up to 15% is required.