Sr Manager Operations - Linear Detection

Date Posted:

2026-06-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-WILSON-4200 ~ 4200 Airport Dr ~ BLDG 4200

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

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. 

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. 

 The Sr Manager, Operations Lead the CFD and Overheat production areas across a three-shift operation, ensuring safety, quality, and compliance with company standards. Manage supervisors and team leads, drive operational performance through data-driven decision-making, and support continuous improvement, problem-solving, scheduling, and inventory management to achieve business objectives.

What You Will Do: 

• Lead CFD and Overheat areas across a three-shift production schedule

• Ensure cell-level compliance with Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) practices

• Drive decisions using data and results

• Maintain a positive attitude and demonstrate a belief that challenges can be overcome

• Demonstrate eagerness to learn and gain experience

• Adhere to and promote the Avionics Operating Guidelines

• Manage supervisors and group leads across multiple cells

• Provide leadership to team members through mentoring, coaching, and performance management

• Set day-to-day operational objectives for the team

• Lead implementation, problem-solving, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities

• Ensure procedures and work instructions are followed within assigned cells

• Manage cost reduction and process improvement initiatives to drive operational efficiency and cost effectiveness

• Support scheduling activities to ensure business goals are achieved

• Coordinate materials and logistics issue resolution activities

• Identify issues proactively and drive them to closure with minimal oversight

• Manage Kanban stocking levels and ensure alignment with business objectives

• Monitor and improve department performance and productivity

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience 

• 10 years of specialized knowledge of technical or operations practices

Qualifications We Prefer: 

• Leadership experience

• Manufacturing experience

• Aerospace industry experience

• SAP experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

• Change management experience

• Ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement initiatives

• Problem-solving and organizational skills

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