Operations Lead

About this role

Date Posted: 2026-09-02

 Country: United States of America

 Location: US-AZ-PHOENIX-1007 ~ 1007 E University Dr ~ 1007 E UNIVERSITY DR

 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 Type: None/Not Required

 Security Clearance Status: Not Required

At RTX, the world's 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.

The Operations Lead is accountable for end-to-end coordination of operational execution, including new product introduction, recovery planning, risk mitigation, and manufacturing readiness.

It serves as the central integrator across functions, driving visibility, root cause resolution, and disciplined decision-making through tiered governance. Provides execution-based inputs to financial forecasts and capacity plans to enable informed business tradeoffs and commitment alignment

This position is working onsite at Phoenix Facility - AZ  

What Will You Do

• Translate demand, recovery plans, and priorities into integrated execution plans.

• Manage cross-functional action tracking, ensuring clear ownership, timing, and closure.

• Drive issue resolution by coordinating across site, supply chain, and functional teams.

• Maintain visibility to execution risks, gaps, and recovery progress at the product line level.

• Support NPI, build readiness, and recovery execution as needed.

• Provide execution inputs into capacity, LE/EAC, and program reviews.

• Interface directly with site and working teams to ensure alignment and follow-through.

• Prioritizes actions and drives resolution within the assigned product line.

• Escalates issues that require cross product line tradeoffs or exceed authority.

• Attend program/product reviews.

• Support Tier meeting governance.

• Provide recovery plans and execution updates.

• Delivery, risk, and performance updates.

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Qualifications Must Have

• Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.

• Experience in manufacturing operations environment.

• Experience in ERP system.

Qualifications Preferred

• Problem solving skills .

• SIOP / Planning experience.

• Experience in Aerospace industry.

• Project Management Experience.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• SAP Experience.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Paid time off after 121 days

• 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, 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! ​

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!  

*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. 

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.

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 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an

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