Senior Operations Leader - Lean Manufacturing

Collins Aerospace; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Education reimbursement

401(k) with employer match & lifetime/

Vacation and paid time off

Employee assistance and wellness

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Sr. Operations Manager to lead a cross-functional IPT and a team of operations supervisors to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

You will drive strategic workforce planning, lean initiatives, and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes strong leadership, capacity planning, and collaboration with sales, planning, and production teams to ensure 100% on-time delivery and adherence to budgets.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years’ experience
• Experience in manufacturing, operations management, program/project management, or similar industrial environment
• Manufacturing leadership experience (including direct reports)
• Experience with manufacturing systems, such as SAP or equivalent
• Experience with Lean, CORE, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving methodologies

Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance to all regulations, laws, and management system requirements.
• Proactively reduce EH&S risks and promote safe behaviors in the workplace.
• Manage capacity, demand, & resource plans to ensure rate readiness and 100% On-time delivery to internal and external customers.
• Support the SIOP process to ensure adequate capacity and headcount are planned.
• Drive employee engagement, foster positive culture, and execute strategic workforce planning initiatives.
• Champion Continuous Improvement using the CORE operating system and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Integrate tactical & strategic supply chain actions to ensure delivery and manage risk.
• Support operating budgets, capital plans, and cost savings targets; ensure labor efficiency and inventory improvements.
• Support the annual operational macro plan and ensure projects are implemented to resolve issues.
• Execute robust talent management and succession planning processes.
• Ensure all training and skills are assessed to prevent critical skills gaps.
• Support business travel up to 5%.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Structured problem-solving

Program/Project management

Matrix organization communication

Communication skills

Education

University Degree or Advanced Degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Collins Aerospace in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Sr. Operations Manager to lead a cross-functional IPT and a team of operations supervisors to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets.

You will drive strategic workforce planning, lean initiatives, and continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. The role emphasizes strong leadership, capacity planning, and collaboration with sales, planning, and production teams to ensure 100% on-time delivery and adherence to budgets.