Operations Manager, Site Lead - Landing Systems (onsite)

Operations Manager, Site Lead

The Operations Manager, Site Lead is a key strategic leader responsible for driving operational performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the site. This role oversees the execution of manufacturing strategies, ensures alignment with financial and customer objectives, and fosters a culture of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. With accountability for operational excellence, cost optimization, and talent development, the Operations Manager, Site Lead plays a pivotal role in supporting the organization's long-term growth and service commitments.

What You Will Do:

• Owns the execution of short / medium-term manufacturing strategy and the operational direction of the responsible service center production processes
• Achieves operating objectives, consistent with budget and customer contractual obligations
• Leads continuous improvement (CI) activity for the service center; consistently demonstrates a commitment to CI as a change agent for the facility
• Oversees cost reduction and process improvement for the service center to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness
• Develop annual service center budgets
• Oversee and ensure all quality related items are complete and documented to meet established quality standards. Develops and maintains an audit ready environment for area of responsibility
• Ensure workplace is safe and free of significant hazards. Overall EH&S accountability for responsible service center(s)
• Manage the financial performance of the service center
• Analyzes inventory and coordinates with purchasing on replenishment processes and stocking levels
• Plan and maintain proper staffing levels in area of responsibility
• Ensure and actively support employees' career development
• Monitors product quality and ensures shipped orders are in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements and/or other regulatory agencies
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Up to 10% of travel

Must Have Qualifications:

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience in manufacturing operations or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing operations
• Prior supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies
• Experience working in regulated environments (e.g., FAA, ISO standards)
• Proficiency in data analysis and ERP/MRP systems

What We Offer:

• 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
• This position may be eligible for relocation
• And more!

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

The salary range for this role is $101,000 - $203,000 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.