Senior Operations Leader - 1st Shift, Aerospace MRO

Collins Aerospace; Windsor Locks (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

Generous 401(k) with company match

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Operations Supervisor to lead a ~30-person team in aftermarket repair operations at Windsor Locks. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while building a high-performing, accountable team.

You will coordinate staffing, workflows, and resources to meet turnaround times and on-time delivery, partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and implement Lean improvements.

Qualifications

• University degree with minimum 5 years experience or advanced degree with minimum 3 years.
• Ability to work 1st shift hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of union employees with accountability for safety, quality, and productivity.
• Provide hands-on leadership for second shift operations and prioritize work.
• Plan daily staffing, workflow, and resources to meet TAT and on-time delivery.
• Monitor performance and address issues impacting safety, quality, or customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Finance, and Customer Service.
• Identify Lean opportunities and drive cost-reduction through process improvements.
• Ensure FAA-acceptable work instructions and regulatory compliance.
• Maintain staffing and resources to protect and preserve parts during repair.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Operational planning

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Operations Supervisor to lead a ~30-person team in aftermarket repair operations at Windsor Locks. You will drive safety, quality, and productivity while building a high-performing, accountable team.

You will coordinate staffing, workflows, and resources to meet turnaround times and on-time delivery, partnering with Engineering, Quality, and Supply Chain to resolve issues and implement Lean improvements.