Senior Manufacturing Operations Supervisor (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

Collins Aerospace; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks vacation

Generous 401(k) with match

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Santa Isabel, PR is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to lead daily production activities across assigned cells, supervise personnel, and partner with cross-functional teams to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

The role focuses on building high-performing teams, driving continuous improvement, and optimizing production flow in a fast-paced aerospace environment. Onsite, 3rd shift, 9:30 p.m. to 6:30 a.m., residents of Puerto Rico preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires university degree or advanced degree with relevant experience.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required for access to information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily manufacturing operations for assigned production cells, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Manage, coach, and develop manufacturing employees while fostering accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor production schedules, prioritize work, and optimize workflow to meet customer commitments and operational objectives.
• Drive quality compliance by ensuring processes, documentation, and products meet standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Materials, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics to resolve production issues and minimize disruptions.
• Monitor production performance through data analysis, identify trends, and implement corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, process optimization, waste reduction, and operational excellence.
• Support manufacturing innovation initiatives, including automation, digital transformation, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Interface with internal and external customers to resolve production concerns and ensure high customer satisfaction.
• Promote a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with EH&S policies and supporting employee engagement and operational excellence.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

University degree or advanced degree in related field

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-PR-SANTA ISABEL-B2 ~ Felicia Industrial Park - St B2 ~ BLDG 2

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of "U.S. Person" go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to lead manufacturing operations and drive production excellence across assigned manufacturing cells. In this role, you will oversee daily production activities, supervise manufacturing personnel, and partner with cross-functional teams to ensure safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives are consistently achieved. You will play a key role in optimizing production flow, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting operational performance in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment. This is a people leadership position.

Your mission:

to build high-performing teams, deliver operational excellence, and ensure products are manufactured safely, efficiently, on time, and to the highest quality standards while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

This onsite position is based at our Santa Isabel, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

Work Schedule:

This position supports 3rd Shift operations. Candidates must be available to work the following schedule based on business needs:

• 3rd Shift: Monday through Friday, 9:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.

What You Will Do:

• Lead and supervise daily manufacturing operations for assigned production cells, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity goals are achieved.
• Manage, coach, and develop manufacturing employees while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Monitor production schedules, prioritize work, and optimize workflow to meet customer commitments and operational objectives.
• Drive quality compliance by ensuring manufacturing processes, documentation, and products meet established standards and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with Materials, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, and Logistics teams to resolve production issues and minimize operational disruptions.
• Monitor production performance through data analysis, identifying trends and implementing corrective actions to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, process optimization, waste reduction, and operational excellence.
• Support manufacturing innovation initiatives, including automation, digital transformation, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Interface with internal and external customers to resolve production concerns and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
• Promote a safe working environment by ensuring compliance with environmental, health, and safety policies while supporting employee engagement and operational excellence.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience driving continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Experience managing high-demand production environments, material shortages, or recovery plans.
• Experience supporting automation, digital transformation, or smart manufacturing initiatives.
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Knowledge of production scheduling, workforce planning, and manufacturing performance metrics.

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
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
• 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.

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.