Operations Site Leader, Rome NY (onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-23



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-NY-ROME-104 ~ 104 Otis St ~ OTIS



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 Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Job Summary

The Director of manufacturing Operations / Operations Site Leader is responsible for the overall performance, direction, and leadership of manufacturing, operations, and site support teams at a Collins Aerospace facility. This role ensures the safe, efficient, and compliant execution of production activities while driving operational excellence, employee engagement, and customer satisfaction.  

What You Will Do:

Operational Leadership

• Lead all site operations including production, test, supply chain, facilities, EH&S, quality, and logistics.

• Drive performance to achieve on‑time delivery, cost productivity, lead‑time reduction, and asset management goals.

• Deploy CORE/ACE (Continuous Improvement) to optimize processes and eliminate waste.

Safety, Quality, and Compliance

• Ensure full adherence to Collins, RTX, FAA, DoD, and industry regulations.

• Maintain a culture of zero‑injury safety and high‑reliability quality.

• Lead root‑cause investigations and corrective action processes.

Strategic Site Leadership

• Develop and execute multi‑year site strategies for capacity, technology, and workforce.

• Support program transitions and new product introduction (NPI).

• Maintain a long‑term capital plan for capabilities and site competitiveness.

Financial and Business Performance

• Own the site P&L for operations.

• Achieve annual budgets for labor, overhead absorption, inventory, and capital.

• Drive structural cost reductions and productivity initiatives.

People Leadership & Culture

• Lead and develop operations leadership teams and frontline workforce.

• Promote an inclusive culture aligned with RTX values.

• Manage workforce planning and employee relations, including union interactions where applicable.

Customer & Stakeholder Engagement

• Serve as the primary operational interface for internal customers, program teams, aftermarket partners, and executive leadership.

• Support customer audits, executive reviews, and regulatory inspections.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Formulates policies for all quality related items for a large site or geographic area and ensures they are complete and documented so that established quality standards are met.

• Oversees and directs cost reduction efforts and process improvements for a large site or geographic area to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.

• Oversees and directs scheduling for a large site or geographic area to ensure that the plants meet established targets and standards.

• Strategically designs processes for sequencing of work such as build and delivery for a large site or geographic area to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of resources.

• Designs innovative strategies for materials and logistics problem resolution for a large site or geographic area to ensure availability of materials and smooth operations.

• Ideates and implements policies for cell performance and productivity for a large site or geographic area to maximize productivity.

• Oversees and directs production innovation, including additive manufacturing, for a large site or geographic area to enhance production capabilities.

• Consults with and strategically advises customers to ensure that customers’ needs are met.

• Must be willing and able to travel up to 10% of the time

Qualifications You Must Have:

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

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

• 10+ years’ experience in a manufacturing environment

• 10+ years in Operations related Leadership/Management roles (hands on VS/BUM/Operations Manager) 

• Demonstrated technical knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining/special processing/assembly) 

• 5+ years experience with continuous improvement  or Lean Manufacturing

• Prior experience with turnaround or crisis management

• Ability to communicate and present to all levels of the organization

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Aerospace experience

• SAP experience

• Materials and planning experience

• Experience implementing Industry 4.0 

What We Offer:

 Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:   

• 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 and Apply Now:

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.  

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. 

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 186,200 USD - 353,800 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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