Manufacturing Operations Supervisor – Shared Resources – 2nd Shift; Onsite

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Location:

Burnsville, MN | Salary: $66,000 – $130,000 USD

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to lead and motivate a team of professionals, own and optimize cell productivity, schedule & sequencing, and foster a collaborative, achievement‑driven environment. This leadership role focuses on continuous improvement, problem solving under pressure, and championing a culture of individual development and team success.

• Ensure all quality related items for multiple Shared Resource cells are complete and documented to meet established quality standards.
• Guide cost reduction and process improvement in multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure efficiency and cost effectiveness.
• Plan and execute scheduling for multiple complex cells to meet production schedules.
• Facilitate tier I and attend tier II meetings daily, resolving all issues impacting production and escalating those that cannot be addressed with IPT.
• Guide the sequencing of work (build and delivery) for multiple cells or a complex cell to optimize productivity.
• Facilitate activities for materials and logistics problem resolution for multiple cells or a complex cell to ensure material availability and smooth operations.
• Guide production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for multiple cells or a complex cell to enhance production capabilities.
• Collaborate with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure satisfactory service.
• Ensure all employees maintain a safety‑first mindset and adhere to EHS policies.
• Execute production plan in line with the MPS to achieve on‑time delivery, hours, and efficiency commitments.
• Perform real‑time problem resolution and troubleshoot issues as they arise without management direction.
• Effectively manage resource requirements in line with capacity models and demand rates.
• Participate in pulse surveys, listen to feedback, and drive improvement actions.
• Lead and conduct meetings/reviews and prepare information to communicate program status to internal and external customers.

• Typically requires a STEM degree or equivalent experience (minimum 2 years relevant experience with specialized knowledge; 6 years if no degree).
• 2 years of manufacturing leadership experience (preferred).
• LEAN certification (preferred).
• SAP proficiency (preferred).
• Collaborative leadership behaviors emphasizing high goal setting, team empowerment, and support.
• Proven ability to facilitate difficult conversations and communicate early and concisely with all organizational levels.
• Ability to remain focused under pressure to assess and resolve challenges.
• Alignment with Collins Enterprise Values:
  Trust, Accountability, Respect, Collaboration, Innovation.

2nd Shift (Monday‑Thursday): 3:00 PM – 1:30 AM (4 × 10).

• Medical, dental, vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for new hires.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and separate employer retirement contributions, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional coverages: pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal,  protection.
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility and family planning.
• Adoption assistance.
• Autism Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan with 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.

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, veteran status, or any other applicable protected class. RTX provides affirmative action for qualified individuals with a disability and protected veterans. This role is U.S.‑based and eligible for relocation.