Weekend Production Lead — Lean, Safety & On-Time Delivery

RTX; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

401(k) with matching funds and pension

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Plan

Life insurance and disability coverage

Wellness and employee assistance

Job summary

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a production supervisor to lead a team in a high- pace manufacturing environment in the Phoenix area. You will manage resources, ensure safety, and drive on-time delivery while upholding quality standards.

The role emphasizes coaching hourly associates, coordinating with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, including lean methods and standard work adherence.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Experience in a team lead or supervisory role within a manufacturing or production environment.
• Willingness and ability to work Weekend 12-hrs days.

Responsibilities

• Lead a production team by setting clear expectations, allocating resources, removing roadblocks, and coaching for performance.
• Drive compliance to production schedules and plant metrics, including On-Time Delivery (OTD), Takt Time, and customer requirements.
• Maintain a safe work environment by enforcing safety policies, conducting safety observations, and addressing hazards proactively.
• Ensure all products meet quality requirements by reinforcing standard work, responding to quality issues, and partnering with Quality to drive corrective actions.
• Supervise, train, coach, and motivate hourly associates to achieve production, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Conduct performance feedback, support skill development, and prepare employees for increased responsibility and proficiency.
• Plan and organize labor, materials, and equipment to meet daily production schedules and customer commitments.
• Monitor key performance indicators (safety, quality, delivery, productivity) and take action to close gaps.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, waste reduction, and standard work adherence.
• Identify and resolve day-to-day operational issues related to people, process, equipment, or materials.
• Coordinate closely with Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, and Maintenance to address production constraints and implement sustainable solutions.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, labor agreements (if applicable), and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Team leadership

Production management

Lean manufacturing

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Job description

Collins Aerospace, a RTX company, is seeking a production supervisor to lead a team in a high- pace manufacturing environment in the Phoenix area. You will manage resources, ensure safety, and drive on-time delivery while upholding quality standards.

The role emphasizes coaching hourly associates, coordinating with Quality and Manufacturing Engineering, and implementing continuous improvement initiatives, including lean methods and standard work adherence.