Value Stream Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-02-20

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AZ-PHOENIX-1007 ~ 1007 E University Dr ~ 1007 E UNIVERSITY DR

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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

This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

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.

We are seeking a Value Stream Manager to oversee our Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) department. In this role, you'll lead a dedicated team of 15+ shop floor employees across three shifts to deliver results in safety, quality, and performance. This role is critical to supporting our mission of maintaining world-class standards in safety, delivery, and turnaround times (TAT). The typical schedule for this position is Monday – Friday from 6AM – 2:30PM. The position supports work that covers a variety of shifts in a 24-hour/seven-day schedule, as such, there may be a need to support work outside of core hours.

What You Will Do

• Oversees Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) value stream operations (shop floor management, workforce management, and flow disruption management).

• Inspire, coach and hold team members accountable.

• Drive a team environment with high-performance expectations.

• Lead cross functional daily Tier 2 meeting with Contract Administrators, Operational Support Engineer, Materials Planner and Operations Lead.

• Directly lead 15+ shop floor employees in value stream across 3 shifts.

• Drive world-class safety culture and respond to all EH&S requirements promptly.

• Give direction on units or efforts to prioritize to protect TAT and achieve daily shipment numbers while taking labor efficiency into account.

• Responsible for executing the flow down process at the beginning and end of shift.

• Engage and schedule training to complete onboarding training for any new team members or a struggling team member.

• Approve PTO requests and ensure proper coverage during absence.

• Utilize lean manufacturing concepts for implementation projects.

What You Will Learn

• You will gain insights into employee management and development, including strategies for fostering growth, evaluating performance, and implementing development plans to support career progression.

• You will learn how to efficiently handle various roles and responsibilities within a manufacturing setting, including adapting to different tasks, managing multiple functions, and ensuring seamless operations across multiple areas of the production process.

Qualifications You Must Have

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

• Previous supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing or aerospace industry environment.

• The ability to support work outside of core hours as this position supports work that covers a variety of shifts in a 24-hour/seven-day schedule.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior supervisory/leadership experience in an MRO shop or high-paced manufacturing environment.

• Working knowledge of lean principles and continuous improvement tools.

• Working experience with SAP and IT Quality systems.

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 fun