Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Job Overview

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the aerospace and defense industry. Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions, ensuring structural integrity and performance of aircraft.

Position: Manufacturing Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Location: Troy, OH – 101 Waco Street, Troy, OH 45373, USA

Shift: Monday – Friday, 3 pm – 11 pm

We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us!

• Work with production control to create a week‑by‑week schedule and assign operators accordingly.
• Collaborate with QoE’s & ME’s to improve processes within the cell, eliminating rework and scrap.
• Coordinate priorities and needs with 1st and 3rd shift supervisors.
• Establish recovery plans to meet daily and weekly production targets.
• Consolidate and communicate overall cell results (control tower ownership).
• Ensure robust root‑cause and corrective actions (DAISE) for major monthly misses at the cell control tower level.
• Celebrate cell achievements when performance exceeds expectations.
• Execute Macro Plan activities, supporting four annual Lean Leadership Weeks.

• Communicate, train, guide, and counsel hourly associates, reinforcing continuous improvement strategies (5S, Flow, Ahead/Behind visual management, SWIP, Line Back Logistics, product/process families).
• Direct operator activities—including training, performance appraisals, discipline, safety, communications, and opportunity resolution.
• Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with CORE/CI to support site transformation roadmaps.
• Align cells through product/process family alignment per defined plans.
• Implement JIT/JIS material management philosophy.
• Ensure daily operation according to the six principles of Operations Management.
• Adhere to Standard Work (time‑based) for all functions.
• Use closed‑loop systems for corrective actions on all losses.

• Output, hours, on‑time delivery, inventory (WIP, SWIP to WIP ratio).
• Lead time reduction.
• Productivity, efficiency, utilization, OEE increases.
• Yield, process capability improvements.
• Schedule stabilization and safety improvements.
• Scrap, rework, and repair reduction (SRR).
• Lead special projects as needed.

• University degree and minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
• At least 1 year in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in operations‑related management roles (hands‑on supervision).
• Technical knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, special processing, assembly).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).

• SAP knowledge.
• Lean manufacturing experience.
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams.
• Direct working experience at the Troy W&B site or with its products.
• Background in aerospace work environments.
• Experience with automotive production systems (Lean, ACE, TPS, DBS).

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees.
• Generous 401(k) plan with employer matching and lifetime income strategy option.
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Student loan repayment program.
• Life insurance and disability coverage.
• Optional additional coverages (pet insurance, home/auto insurance, life and accident insurance, critical illness, group legal,  protection).
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits.
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning support.
• Adoption assistance and autism benefit.
• Employee Assistance Plan (up to 10 free counseling sessions).
• Healthy You incentives and wellness rewards program.
• Doctor on Demand and virtual doctor visits.
• Bright Horizons child and elder care services.
• Teladoc Medical Experts and second‑opinion program.
• And more.

Our Advanced Structures team is committed to continuous improvement—making solutions lighter, stronger, and more advanced so that flights can be safer, more affordable, and sustainable.

We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us. WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

• Mid‑Senior level