Sr. Operations Manager (onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-11-05

 Country:

United States of America

 Location:

US-AZ-PHOENIX-1007 ~ 1007 E University Dr ~ 1007 E UNIVERSITY DR

 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 Sr. Operations Manager owns the execution of operations to achieve established targets and metrics within Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Organizational development. This Phoenix, AZ based role leads a team of Operations Supervisors and directs a cross-functional IPT (Integrated Production Team) to ensure business objectives and customer requirements are met.

This position fosters a culture of teamwork and accountability within the business interfaces, leading and motivating the team through the development and performance management of employees.

What You Will Do :

• Maintain compliance to all regulations, laws, and management system requirements.
• Proactively reduce EH&S risks and promote safe behaviors in the workplace. Support all safety programs to include behavioral based safety and job hazard analysis (JHA); ensure that Operations is flawlessly executing all required safety programs.
• Manage capacity, demand, & resource plans to ensure rate readiness and 100% On-time delivery to internal and external customers.
• Support the Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning (SIOP) process to ensure that adequate capacity and headcount are planned and maintained.
• Drive employee engagement, foster positive culture, and execute strategic workforce planning initiatives.
• Champion Continuous Improvement using the CORE operating system and lean manufacturing initiatives such as Tiered Accountability, Gemba, Visual Management, Process Mapping, Kanban, 5S, Kaizen, & Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA).
• Integrate tactical & strategic supply chain actions to ensure delivery and manage risk.
• Support objectives for operating budgets, capital plans, and cost savings targets.  Ensure that utilization and labor efficiency are achieved, while sales output is realized. Achieve inventory improvements and reduce manufacturing variances.
• Support the annual operational macro plan and ensure individual projects are implemented to resolve the problem, issue, or opportunity.
• Execute robust talent management and succession planning processes.
• Ensure all training and skills are assessed to ensure no critical skills gaps.
• Support business travel up to 5%.

Qualifications

You Must Have :

• 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

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of CORE Operating System and Lean Manufacturing principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications
• Experience interpreting capacity plans, schedules, cost models, and performance dashboards
• Experience influencing without authority in a matrixed organization
• Ability to communicate to all levels of the organization

What We Offer

Benefits

This position may offer relocation.

Some of our competitive benefits packages include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 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 reimbursement 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 illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and 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!

Learn More & Apply Now!

Do you want to be a part of something bigger? A team whose impact stretches across the world, and even beyond? At Collins Aerospace, our Mission Systems team helps civilian, military and government customers complete their most complex missions — whatever and wherever they may be.

Our customers depend on us for intelligent and secure communications, missionized systems for specialized aircraft and spacecraft and collaborative space solutions. By joining our team, you’ll have your own critical part to play in ensuring our customers succeed today while anticipating their needs for tomorrow. Are you up for the challenge?

Join our mission today.

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery.

The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide.

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role.

• 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.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibilities. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

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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