Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-10-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-IA-CEDAR RAPIDS-108 ~ 400 Collins Rd NE ~ BLDG 108

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

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing Operations to lead the day-to-day execution and performance of a manufacturing cell in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This role combines frontline people leadership with direct ownership of production results, including schedule attainment, on-time delivery, quality, safety, productivity, inventory, labor utilization, and cost. You will set daily priorities, align resources to customer and business commitments, and lead recovery efforts when production risks or constraints threaten execution.

Beyond managing the daily operation, you will coach and develop manufacturing employees while partnering with Production Scheduling, Engineering, Quality, Materials, and other functions to keep work moving and resolve issues at their source. You will identify capacity and resource constraints, lead root-cause and corrective-action efforts, and implement improvements that reduce waste, improve productivity, and strengthen overall cell performance. For a manufacturing leader who enjoys being close to the operation, solving problems in real time, and developing teams while delivering measurable results, this position provides broad ownership of both people and production performance.

This is an onsite role in Cedar Rapids, IA.

What You Will Do:

• Lead daily production execution for an assigned manufacturing cell, establishing priorities and coordinating resources to meet customer, schedule, and business commitments
• Own cell performance across key operational metrics, including on-time delivery, productivity, quality, safety, inventory, labor utilization, and cost
• Partner with Production Scheduling to align production plans with capacity, labor availability, material constraints, customer priorities, and other operational requirements
• Monitor performance against the production schedule, identify risks or gaps, and lead recovery actions to maintain execution
• Identify and remove production constraints involving labor, materials, tooling, equipment, engineering, quality, and process issues
• Lead root-cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement efforts to improve quality, productivity, efficiency, and cost performance
• Coordinate material and logistics issue resolution to maintain production flow and minimize disruptions
• Lead, coach, and develop manufacturing employees while setting clear expectations and reinforcing accountability for performance, quality, safety, and workplace standards
• Evaluate capacity and resource needs, communicate operational risks and opportunities to leadership, and support decisions that improve cell performance
• Engage with customers and internal partners to understand requirements, resolve issues, and ensure products and services meet established expectations

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience
• Experience working in a manufacturing, production, operations, or other related industrial environment
• Experience with Continuous Improvement principles (lean manufacturing, ACE, QCPC, etc.)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proficiency in SAP
• Experience leading, supervising, or providing day-to-day direction to employees or production teams
• Experience working with all levels of management
• Highly self-directed, quick learner, strong drive and results driven
• Understanding of basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution

What We Offer:

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• 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!

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today.

*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 possibility. 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.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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