Date Posted:

2025-08-27

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HKS03: Wheel & Brake Svc - Wichita 7016 Pueblo Street, Wichita, KS, 67209 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

The Operations Manager, Site Lead is a key strategic leader responsible for driving operational performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement across the site. This role oversees the execution of manufacturing strategies, ensures alignment with financial and customer objectives, and fosters a culture of safety, quality, and regulatory compliance. With accountability for operational excellence, cost optimization, and talent development, the Operations Manager, Site Lead plays a pivotal role in supporting the organization's long-term growth and service commitments.

This position is eligible for relocation.

What You Will Do:

Owns the execution of short / medium-term manufacturing strategy and the operational direction of the responsible service center production processes Achieves operating objectives, consistent with budget and customer contractual obligations Leads continuous improvement (CI) activity for the service center; consistently demonstrates a commitment to CI as a change agent for the facility Oversees cost reduction and process improvement for the service center to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness Assists Site Lead in developing annual service center budgets Oversee and ensures all quality related items are complete and documented to meet established quality standards. Develops and maintains an audit ready environment for area of responsibility. Ensure workplace is safe and free of significant hazards.  Overall EH&S accountability for responsible service center(s) Assist Site Lead in managing the financial performance of the service center Analyzes inventory and coordinates with purchasing on replenishment processes and stocking levels Plan and maintain proper staffing levels in area of responsibility Ensure and actively support employees’ career development Monitors’ product quality and ensures shipped orders are in compliance with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requirements and/or other regulatory agencies Performs other duties as assigned Up to 10% of travel

Must Have Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologiesExperience working in regulated environments (e.g., FAA, ISO standards)Proficiency in data analysis and ERP/MRP systems

What We Offer:

This position is eligible for relocation.

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, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program  Life insurance and disability coverage  Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning  Adoption Assistance           Autism Benefit  Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions  Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits  Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion programThis position may be eligible for relocation   And more!  

Learn More and Apply Now!

Our Advanced Structures team leverages advanced materials and additive manufacturing to develop complex interior and exterior solutions. These solutions ensure structural integrity of the aircraft, help aircraft take off and land, stay trim in the air, move forward, carry cargo and conduct rescues. We delight our customers with superior products and best-in-class service. Our global team is committed to continuous improvement – we work hard to make our solutions lighter-weight, stronger and more technically advanced, so that plane travel can be safer, more affordable and more sustainable in the years to come. We are looking for the best and brightest to fly and land with us! 

Collins Aerospace, a 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.

* Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role.

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings.

At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again.

                                                                                                                                              

Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day.

The salary range for this role is 101,000 USD - 203,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

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