Senior Ops & Supply Chain Leader (DoD Secret Clearance)

All Aviation Jobs; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 329,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Goleta, CA seeks an Associate Director of Operations and Supply Chain to lead cross-site operations for classified and non-classified programs. You will direct SIOP, capacity planning, supplier readiness, and capital investment strategies to align factory performance with growth.

Role requires strong leadership, 10+ years in operations and supply chain, and experience transitioning programs from development to production.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and 10–12 years of relevant work.
• Previous experience as a people manager with employee performance responsibility.
• Minimum of 8 years in operations, supply chain, and/or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Lead operations and supply chain execution across multiple production sites supporting emerging and classified programs.
• Own SIOP, S&OP/S&OE, capacity planning, capital strategy development, and supplier performance management.
• Develop and implement long-range capital plans for factory layout, equipment investments, and infrastructure.
• Drive supply chain strategy including supplier qualification, capacity assessments, and long-term resilience planning.
• Coordinate operations strategy, demand alignment, staffing, and readiness across dispersed locations.
• Lead the operational transition of programs from development into LRIP and full-rate production.
• Develop and implement cost, schedule, and performance plans aligned to enterprise growth projections.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders on SIOP, capital decisions, and risk mitigation actions.
• Ensure compliance across classified environments, secure supply chains, and export-controlled materials.
• Support bids and proposals including make/where planning and long-range operations requirements.
• Build and lead a multi-disciplinary organization capable of supporting increasing scale and revenue.
• Lead in classified environments and manage complex supplier ecosystems.

Skills

People management

Operations experience

Team leadership

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MRP systems (SAP/PRISM)

Job description

RTX in Goleta, CA seeks an Associate Director of Operations and Supply Chain to lead cross-site operations for classified and non-classified programs. You will direct SIOP, capacity planning, supplier readiness, and capital investment strategies to align factory performance with growth.

Role requires strong leadership, 10+ years in operations and supply chain, and experience transitioning programs from development to production.