Site General Manager, Wheel and Brake Service Center (onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); Santa Fe Springs (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, is seeking a Site General Manager for the Southwest Wheel and Brake Service Center in Santa Fe Springs, CA. This onsite role will lead ~80 employees and 6-8 direct reports, guiding daily operations and strategic execution.

Relocation assistance is provided. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, regulatory compliance, and collaboration with sales to fulfill contractual obligations while upholding RTX values.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on leadership to drive continuous improvement and a customer-first culture.
• Monitor quality and ensure compliance with FAA and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and manage the service center budget, labor, and material costs.
• Meet on-time delivery and delivered quality targets.
• Lead long-term operational strategy, capital investments, and digital solutions.
• Ensure succession planning and staffing across manufacturing roles.
• Partner with sales to ensure contract obligations are met.
• Ensure safety and compliance with RTX codes and policies.
• Analyze inventory and coordinate replenishment with Purchasing.
• Champion ongoing continuous improvement events and projects.
• Maintain a safe workplace and address hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-12

Country: United States of America

Location: US-CA-SANTA FE SPRINGS-9920 ~ 9920 Freeman Ave ~ FREEMAN

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 Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world’s largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Site General Manager will join our Landing Systems division and lead our Southwest Wheel and Brake Service Center located in Santa Fe Springs, CA. In this role, you will lead, direct, and oversee the efficient and effective execution of all Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) operations and processes. You will perform as an accountable manager (people, quality, compliance, performance) for approximately 80 employees, and a team of 6-8 direct reports including first level leaders.

This role is an onsite position located in Santa Fe Springs; CA. Relocation assistance will be provided.

What You Will Do :

• Provide direction and guidance via 'hands on' leadership style to team to ensure a sitewide culture of continuous improvement, customer-first, mutual trust and respect, personal accountability; and rooted in the RTX Values and One Collins Culture.
• Monitor product quality and ensure shipping orders comply with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements and or other regulatory agencies as well as customer requirements. Maintains an audit-ready environment.
• Develop the annual service center budget; and manage site spending, labor, and material costs to minimize variances and meet margin plan targets for the site.
• Maintain delivery, quality, and performance objectives and targets to meet/ exceed customer on time delivery and delivered quality expectations.
• Own the execution of long-term operational strategy and direction of the site and service center processes, including cost reduction projects and initiatives, capital investment, and digital solutions.
• Ensure that succession and talent growth plans are in place across all key roles for the site, including staffing to plan for all manufacturing positions.
• Business partner to the sales organization and ensures that the site efficiently, effectively executes its contractual and company funded obligations.
• Ensure the site and all its personnel operate in full compliance with the RTX Code of Ethics, regulatory requirements, and RTX / Collins company policies.
• Analyze inventory levels and coordinate with purchasing on replenishment strategies and continuity of supply.
• Champion an environment of relentless continuous improvement; actively participate in and lead continuous improvement events and projects.
• Ensure workplace is safe and free of significant hazards.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Working Environment & EH&S Responsibilities:

• Office and Shop Floor Comply with the EH&S/HSE Policy and applicable regulatory and company EH&S/HSE rules and requirements
• Report to supervision conditions or practices that are either unsafe or that may adversely impact the environment, to ensure prompt resolution of potential hazards
• Attend scheduled EH&S/HSE training program
• Actively support the organization’s efforts to meet or exceed EH&S/HSE goals and plans
• Recommend improved EH&S/HSE practices
• Lead and deliver on matters relating to industrial hygiene, safety and environmental matters and ensure safety programs comply with government regulations, standards and policies, as well as company objectives
• Administer existing EH&S/HSE programs and develop new EH&S/HSE procedures
• Audit new procedures and evaluate their implementation by staff and administer reporting procedures
• Identify EH&S/HSE training requirements; ensure information/induction sessions are carried out
• Conduct risk assessment, management in the identification of