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Collins Aerospace is on the lookout for a dynamic and visionary leader to take the helm of our Cargo Systems operations, overseeing sites in both the US and India. With an exciting portfolio worth $400M and a talented team of over 500 employees, you will be at the forefront of driving strategic innovation and operational excellence within a complex, vertically integrated manufacturing environment.  Based in Jamestown, ND, this role isn’t just a job—it’s a thrilling leadership opportunity where your vision will shape the future of an industry leader. Join us and be a part of something extraordinary!

What You Will Do:

• Influence and drive change in an evolving organization reliant on NPI and high-volume production.

• Utilize CORE tools to optimize processes, reduce costs, and standardize operations across business units.

• Ensure seamless workflow between sites, optimizing processes and inventory management to meet customer demands.

• Apply knowledge of SIOP and standard processes to manage complex vertically integrated manufacturing operations.

• Serve as a key point of contact for customer communications, providing updates on manufacturing progress and supporting new product costing estimates and contract negotiations.

• Lead and improve site-wide Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) and quality performance, ensuring adherence to operational procedures.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging aggressive Root Cause Corrective Actions (RRCA) and implementing real-time performance metrics.

• Manage large operational budgets and capital projects, utilizing strong project management skills to ensure timely and efficient execution.

• Participate in the Tier Gemba process and mentor teams to drive improvements and enhance performance.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum 14 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 12 years experience 

• Manufacturing industry experience 

• Experience managing a manufacturing site/facility

• U.S. Person (U.S. citizen, permanent resident, or granted refugee or asylee status) as defined here:  https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62 ​​

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Lean/Six Sigma certified or trained

• Experience with data analysis and performance metrics

• Air cargo industry experience

• Experience leading geographically dispersed teams

• P&L experience

What We Offer:

• This role offers relocation support

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 program

•  And more! 

Learn More & Apply Now!

Diversity drives innovation; inclusion drives success. We believe a multitude of approaches and ideas enable us to deliver the best results for our workforce, workplace, and customers. We are committed to fostering a culture where all employees can share their passions and ideas so we can tackle the toughest challenges in our industry and pave new paths to limitless possibility.

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 spanet.

At Collins Aerospace, our Interiors team is focused on innovation, safety and cost efficiency. But we don’t just get people from point A to point B. We’re committed to making air travel more comfortable, connected and secure. As a leader in aviation interior products and services, we’re helping airlines and original equipment manufacturers create a positive experience for their customers. With offices and manufacturing facilities in more than 12 states across the U.S. and more than 10 countries around the globe, we’re changing the game of aircraft interiors. Are you ready to join our team?

*Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to 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.

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The salary range for this role is 171,000 USD - 343,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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