Senior Supervisor, Manufacturing / Operations

Date Posted:

2025-10-15

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HCA09: Mission Sys (Propulsion) 3530 Branscombe Road , Fairfield, CA, 94533 USA

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:

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.

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