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Collins Aerospace is seeking a motivated Manufacturing Operations Supervisor to lead third shift manufacturing operations at our Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico facility. In this role, you will oversee manufacturing activities across two production buildings, leading a team of approximately 30 production employees while ensuring operational excellence, employee engagement, and compliance with company standards.

As the Manufacturing Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for assigning daily work, monitoring production performance, ensuring adherence to manufacturing schedules, and maintaining a safe, productive work environment. You will provide leadership through coaching, performance management, and employee development while ensuring compliance with company policies, quality standards, and the Employee Handbook.

Your mission: to deliver a safe, efficient, and high-performing manufacturing operation by driving productivity, ensuring quality, developing employees, and meeting production commitments every shift.

This onsite position is based at our Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

Work Schedule:

This position supports 3rd Shift operations. Candidates must be available to work the following schedule based on business needs:

3rd Shift: Monday through Friday, 9:30 p.m. – 6:30 a.m.

What You Will Do:

• Supervise third shift manufacturing operations across two production buildings, ensuring production goals are achieved safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of approximately 30 production employees, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign daily work to ensure production schedules and operational requirements are met.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, and compliance with company policies, safety standards, and the Employee Handbook.
• Execute performance management activities, including coaching, corrective actions, and employee discipline when necessary.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and manufacturing procedures while promoting a safe work environment.
• Coordinate staffing and workload distribution to maximize productivity and minimize production interruptions.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Human Resources, and Operations teams to resolve production issues and improve processes.
• Monitor production metrics, prepare shift reports, and implement corrective actions to improve operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, quality, productivity, and employee engagement.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience with specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices.
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish (verbal and written).
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in electronics manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience supervising a team with more than 3 employees.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.
• Familiarity with manufacturing KPIs, production reporting, and workforce scheduling.
• Experience managing employee relations and performance improvement initiatives.

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 funds
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)  
• Life insurance and disability coverage  
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions  
• And more!  

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Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S:

The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our employees and customers! Get onboard the Collins Aerospace Operations team and play a part in managing our innovative products from inception to delivery. The Operations team continues to grow and aims to strengthen the connection of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S) across Collins Aerospace. In this dynamic environment, you will have the opportunity to network across our businesses and functions, all while improving the productivity, quality and efficiency of our operations worldwide. 

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.

WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE.

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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. 

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!

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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