Senior Manufacturing Supervisor - 1st Shift

Date Posted:

2025-08-28

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HOH12: Wheels & Brakes - Troy 101 Waco Street, Troy, OH, 45373 USA

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:

None/Not Required

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

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. 

What You Will Do

• Work with production control to create a week-by-week schedule and assign operators accordingly to meet it 
• Work with QE’s & ME’s to improve processes within the cell in order to improve efficiency/eliminate rework/scrap 
• Work with 2nd, 3rd, and 4th shift supervisors on priorities and needs 
• Establish recovery plans where necessary in enough time to recover daily / weekly misses before they impact the month/quarter 
• Roll-up, consolidate, speak to overall cell results (control tower ownership) 
• Ensure robust root cause and corrective actions (DAISE) for any major monthly misses (red metrics) at the Cell Control Tower levels 
• Manage the site operations with limited support on 4th shift.

People:

• Responsible for communicating, training, guidance, and counsel of hourly associates to ensure the cell actively supports Continuous Improvement strategies, methodologies, and philosophies (5S, Flow, Ahead/Behind – visual management, SWIP management, Line Back Logistics, Product / Process Family definition, etc.)
• Direct the activities of operators, including training, performance appraisals, discipline, safety, communications, and opportunity resolution.
• Drive ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Escalate site-impacting issues to associated support staff to ensure communication and resolution

Lean Transformation:

• Partner with CORE / CI to support the site transformation journey; support the transformation roadmap.
• Create/align cells through product/process family alignment IAW defined plans.
• Implement JIT/JIS Materials Management philosophy.
• Ensure the cell implements and operates ‘daily’ to the 6 principles of Ops Management
• Adhere to Standard Work (Time based standard work for all functions)
• Use Closed Loop Systems (corrective actions) for all losses

Positively affect performance metrics including, but not limited to:

• Output
• Hours
• On Time Delivery
• Inventory (WIP)(SWIP to WIP ratio approaching 1)
• Lead Time (Days to Manufacture) decreases.
• Productivity / Efficiency / Utilization / OEE increases.
• Yield / Process Capability increases.
• Schedule Stabilization improvement
• Safety (First Aid, recordables, lost time)
• SRR (scrap, rework and repair)
• Lead special projects as needed. 

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
• 4 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably aerospace
• 3 or more years of experience in Operations related Management roles (hands on supervision)
• Demonstrated technical knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining/special processing/assembly)
• Strong facilitation, presentation skills with strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong Core Values including Ethical Behavior, Customer Focused Improvement, Accountability & Teamwork, Openness & Trust
• Experience leading cross-functional teams

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with CNC Machines and Machining process’
• SAP knowledge 
• Lean Manufacturing Experience 
• Direct working experience of the Troy W&B Site / Products. 

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, includin