Associate Director, Manufacturing Operations (Operations)

Date Posted:

2026-05-13

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-FL-JACKSONVILLE-6061 BLDG 101 ~ 6061 Goodrich Blvd ~ BLDG 101 FINISH BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type:

DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market. 

Collins Aerospace is looking for an Associate Director of our Manufacturing Operations, in Jacksonville FL who will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing operational process maturity and performance to ensure a high level of efficiency and customer satisfaction.  

 

While the rest of Collins Aerospace soars into the sky, Engineered Polymer Products (EPP) dives into the sea! Located in Jacksonville, Florida, EPP specializes in marine applications for surface ships and submarines. Our dedicated teams create specialty naval parts that aid the U.S. Navy in executing their mission, ensuring excellence every day. Consider joining a community focused on culture, quality, and safety, and apply today! 

This position works onsite at our Blount Island building in Jacksonville FL.  

The submarine and surface ships within this video highlight the products we have designed and now build in Jacksonville. 

 

https://www.collinsaerospace.com/what-we-do/industries/military-and-defense/submarines-and-surface-ships 

 

The role requires excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to oversee all Operational aspects of the Value Stream including Production, CNC machining, shop floor management, talent management, process improvement, and schedule adherence, along with people and product safety. You will interact with both internal and external customers and across multiple levels within the organization.  

  

The Value Stream is responsible for Naval Structures supporting various US Navy platforms.  Production operations are located across two sites and three value streams in Jacksonville, Florida.  
  

What You Will Do 

 

• Manages the execution of operations to meet established targets and metrics within Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and People 

• Develops operational and financial objectives for all operational areas in order to increase profitability and mitigate all risks to the business 

• Direct a multi-functional team to ensure areas meet business strategy objectives 

• Maintains compliance to all regulations, laws and mgmt. systems requi