Senior Operations Manager

Date Posted:

2026-01-21

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

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 an experienced and results-driven Operations Manager to lead manufacturing operations at our EPP Blount site in Jacksonville, FL. In this critical leadership role, you will oversee production, maintenance, plant engineering, scheduling, and personnel management to ensure operational excellence and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate is a collaborative, hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced aerospace manufacturing environment and is passionate about driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance while fostering a culture of innovation and accountability.

This position works onsite in Jacksonville, FL. Relocation assistance is available. 

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

What You Will Do

• Lead daily plant operations across two value streams and multiple production cells, ensuring alignment with established goals for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of production supervisors and manufacturing employees to ensure operational excellence and workforce engagement.
• Direct scheduling and sequencing of work to meet production goals, optimize workflow, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Drive cost reduction, process improvement, and lean manufacturing initiatives to maximize efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Manages objectives for operating budgets, capital plans and cost savings targets.  Ensures that utilization and labor efficiency are achieved, and sales output is realized. 
• Partner with Value Stream’s Engineering, Quality, and Production Control team members to ensure production goals, customer requirements, and process standards are consistently achieved. 
• Champion safety programs, including behavior-based safety and job hazard analysis, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
• Champions change through the active support of Continuous Improvement tools and processes.  Leads and supports all Operational continuous improvement processes and initiatives to include Visual Management Strategy, Layout Linkage Flow, and 5S. 
• Analyze production and labor data to identify trends, mitigate risks, and drive performance improvements.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and implement strategic plans for operational growth and innovation—including advanced manufacturing technologies such as additive manufacturing.

• Manage staffing plans, recruitment, training, and performance development initiatives to build a skilled and motivated workforce. Ensures all training and skills are assessed to ensure no critical skills gaps.

• Works to support the Value Stream Program Manager and our Naval customers to understand their needs, help resolve issues, and ensure superior service and product delivery.
• Drives employee engagement / positive culture and executes strategic workforce planning initiatives. 
• Standardizes best practices across operations and business processes.  Ensures adherence to our Operational rhythm to include Tier meetings, IPT construct, Gemba boards, RCCA, recovery plans, hiring, etc.

Qualifications You Must Have

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
• Must be capable of obtaining a US Department of