Manufacturing Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Date Posted:

2025-12-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HOH12: Wheels & Brakes - Troy 101 Waco Street, Troy, OH, 45373 USA

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.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

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 market.

2nd Shift: Monday - Friday 3pm – 11pm

What You Will Do

• Work with production control to create a week-by-week schedule and assign operators accordingly.

• Work with QE’s & ME’s to improve processes within the cell in order to improve efficiency/eliminate rework/scrap.

• Work with 1st and 3rd shift supervisors on priorities and needs.

• Establish recovery plans where necessary in enough time to recover daily / weekly misses before they impact the month/quarter.

• Roll-up, consolidate, speak to overall cell results (control tower ownership)

• Ensure robust root cause and corrective actions (DAISE) for any major monthly misses (red metrics) at the Cell Control Tower levels.

• Ensure celebrations of ‘wins’ when Cells perform at an exceptional level.

• Execute Macro Plan activities throughout the year including support of 4x annual Lean Leadership Weeks

People:

• Responsible for communicating, training, guidance, and counsel of hourly associates to ensure the cell actively supports Continuous Improvement strategies, methodologies, and philosophies (5S, Flow, Ahead/Behind – visual management, SWIP management, Line Back Logistics, Product / Process Family definition, etc.)

• Direct the activities of operators, including training, performance appraisals, discipline, safety, communications, and opportunity resolution.

• Create a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Lean Transformation:

• Partner with CORE / CI to support the site transformation journey; support the transformation roadmap.

• Create/align cells through product/process family alignment IAW defined plans.

• Implement JIT/JIS Materials Management philosophy.

• Ensure the cell implements and operates ‘daily’ to the 6 principles of Ops Management

• Adhere to Standard Work (Time based standard work for all functions)

• Use Closed Loop Systems (corrective actions) for all losses

Positively affect performance metrics including, but not limited to:

• Output

• Hours

• On Time Delivery

• Inventory (WIP)(SWIP to WIP ratio approaching 1)

• Lead Time (Days to Manufacture) decreases.

• Productivity / Efficiency / Utilization / OEE increases.

• Yield / Process Capability increases.

• Schedule Stabilization improvement

• Safety (First Aid, recordables, lost time)

• SRR (scrap, rework and repair)

• Lead special projects as needed.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience

• 1 or more years of experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Experience in Operations related Management roles (hands on supervision).

• Experience demonstrating technical knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining/special processing/assembly).

• Experience utilizing Microsoft Office- Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills.

Qualifications We Prefer

• SAP knowledge

• Lean Manufacturing experience.

• Experience in leading cross-functional teams

• Direct working experience of the Troy W&B Site / Products.

• Aerospace work environment experience.

• Automotive production system experience (Lean, ACE, TPS, DBS, etc.)

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 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!

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!