Sr. Mgr, Supply Chain Management

Collins Aerospace; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with employer matching

Tuition program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Cedar Rapids is seeking an experienced leader for the Operational Excellence role within Avionics Supply Chain. You will drive strategic planning, lead cross-functional teams, and develop growth strategies across sites, with heavy emphasis on safety, quality, and efficiency.

The position requires a university degree with 10+ years of experience (or an advanced degree with 7+ years) and a proven track record in operations or supply chain leadership.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• 3+ years of prior Operations or Supply Chain knowledge and/or experience

Responsibilities

• Facilitates meeting or exceeding all Supply Chain and SBUs goals for the region, including quality, cost, schedule, and cash flow
• Represents the Supply Chain leadership as needed
• Represents the region Supply Chain leadership as needed
• Drives Operational Excellence in Avionics Supply Chain, including supporting all supply chain needs and planning processes
• Partnering with Operations Excellence peers on improvement initiatives and standardization of practices
• Providing awareness/updates on Supply Chain initiatives
• Developing and overseeing strategies to improve efficiency, quality, and overall performance of Supply Chain
• Ensuring sites maintain an Environmental, Health and Safety program
• Ensuring compliance with Corporate Policies and Ethics
• Mentoring site leadership and fostering a team-oriented environment
• Travel 10–20%

Skills

Leadership

Planning and forecasting

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Influence and networking

People leadership

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Location

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-121 ~ 350 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 121

Date Posted

2026-11-05

Country

United States of America

Position Role Type

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

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 Operational Excellence role for Avionics Supply Chain requires a recognized expert in Avionics Operations and Supply Chain processes who can lead strategic planning efforts and develop new growth strategies. Leadership through influence and demonstrated project management expertise are essential for success in this position. This is a pivotal role in the success of Avionics Supply Chain. Deep cross functional networks, or the ability to establish strong networks in the Program Office, Manufacturing, and Quality are critical for driving Avionics Supply Chain success.

What You Will Do

• Facilitates meeting or exceeding all Supply Chain and Strategic Business Unit goals for the region, including quality, cost, schedule, and cash flow
• Represents the Supply Chain leadership as needed
• Represents the region Supply Chain leadership as needed
• Drives Operational Excellence Avionics Supply Chain. This includes:
• Supporting all Supply Chain needs/requests
• Representing Supply Chain for long range and annual operating planning
• Partnering with Operations Excellence peers on improvement initiatives and standardization of practices
• Providing awareness/updates on Supply Chain initiatives
• Responsible for developing and overseeing the implementation of strategies to continuously improve and enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and overall performance of Supply Chain
• Ensures all sites maintain a continuously improving Environmental, Health and Safety program
• Ensures all sites maintain compliance to the Corporate Policies and Procedures, including all ethics and code of conduct policies
• Facilitates organizational development programs across sites including mentoring and coaching of the site leadership teams and their organizations
• Responsible for creating and fostering a team oriented, accountable environment
• Responsible for implementing and executing strategies to continuously improve and enhance the efficiency, effectiveness, quality, and overall performance of the sites within the region
• Assembles recurring deliverables (i.e. monthly OA materials) for Supply Chain
• Travel approximately 10-20%

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience
• 3+ years of prior Operations or Supply Chain knowledge and or experience

Qualifications We Prefer

• Demonstrated success in senior level leadership, planning and forecasting.
• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization
• Experience with and understanding of Collins Management System
• Professional background to support network and influence capability
• Experienced in leading cross-functional teams and leaders within a complex and sometimes ambiguous matrix organization

What We Offer

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Some of our competitive benefits package includes

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance,critical illnessinsurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, andreimbursement family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

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.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.