Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing / Operations

Senior Supervisor

Joining Collins Aerospace isn't just about finding a job; it's about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

We are looking for a Senior Supervisor to lead a high-impact manufacturing team responsible for energetic material processing and loading operations. The Senior Supervisor sets direction for daily production, ensures compliance with all safety and quality protocols, and drives performance to meet demanding customer schedules. This role requires a strong, visible leader who can think critically, act decisively, and motivate a team to execute with precision and urgency in a mission-critical environment.

As an employee at Collins Aerospace-Fairfield, Safety is an expectation. Employees are expected to work safely, follow all safety rules, requirements, procedures, and instructions always. You are expected to actively participate in the safety program and be mindful of your safety and the safety of others. You are expected to complete all safety training in a timely manner.

What You Will Do

• Ensures all safety and quality documentation for energetic mixing and loading operations is complete, accurate, and compliant with internal and regulatory standards.
• Manages daily production performance across multiple cells, optimizing resources, workflow, and schedules to achieve production targets.
• Leads by example to enforce safety, quality, and behavioral expectations; coaches and develops team members to strengthen performance and engagement.
• Drives problem-solving and root cause analysis for production, material, and quality issues, coordinating with Engineering, Quality, and Planning to implement effective corrective actions.
• Champions process improvement and cost-reduction initiatives through Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Maintains compliance with all procedures related to handling energetic and hazardous materials to ensure safe and reliable operations.
• Oversees material flow, logistics coordination, and inventory management to sustain uninterrupted production.
• Promotes innovation and operational efficiency through technology adoption, process standardization, and production best practices.
• Collaborates cross-functionally to align priorities, communicate constraints, and ensure on-time delivery to internal and external customers.
• Serves as a key on-floor leader—visible, decisive, and engaged in driving performance, problem resolution, and continuous improvement.

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.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) access.
• Experience leading and supervising a team.
• Experience of Lean manufacturing, 5S, or continuous improvement principles.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Aerospace experience a plus.
• Proven ability to lead and develop diverse teams in a high-paced production setting with strict safety and quality requirements.
• Demonstrated success driving accountability, performance, and results under tight schedules.
• Experience collaborating cross-functionally with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to meet production goals.
• Working knowledge of energetic, hazardous, or defense/aerospace manufacturing processes is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication, critical thinking, and decision-making skills, with the ability to remain composed and effective under pressure.

What We Offer

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!

Eligible for relocation

The salary range for this role is 90,000 USD - 182,000 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.