Director, Operations

Date Posted:

2026-10-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-AL-FOLEY-1300 ~ 1300 W Fern Ave ~ OEM BLDG

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

 

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. The Foley Director of Operations will report directly to the Executive Director of Operations for Aerostructures.

 

What You Will Do

 

Working with a talented cross functional team key responsibilities include:

• Creating and executing site annual operating and capital budgets and monthly forecasts; leading the team in achieving these targets and proactively adjusting according to volume and market requirements
• Developing and implementing an overall production and manufacturing strategy, including infrastructure (i.e., systems, processes, personnel), designed to accommodate the business strategy while maximizing results
• Actively utilizing CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence), RTX’s operating system for driving Continuous Improvement, by applying Lean manufacturing principles
• Maintaining a safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible workplace by addressing all physical, systemic, and behavioral issues while ensuring compliance with all governmental and RTX policies
• Coordinating activities among departments and promoting a collaborative environment to ensure that the best business decisions are fostered to meet or exceed customer expectations
• Ensuring that appropriate skill levels and career development objectives are achieved, building a strong bench of Operations talent
• Determining manpower requirements and ensuring that all manpower resources are efficiently and effectively utilized
• Achieving target metrics for safety, delivery, cost, product/process quality, productivity, and process improvement
• Promoting the control of manufacturing processes according to approved methods, quality, and cost standards
• Making critical decisions, both independently and in conjunction with others, regarding overtime expense, make/buy decisions, capital purchase prioritization, equipment upgrades and contract proposals
• Driving to create a high-performance culture with emphasis on highest ethical standards, customer focus and mutual trust and respect

 

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 or in absence of a degree, 18 years of relevant experience 
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future.  RTX will not offer sponsorship for this position.
• 10 years of progressive operations leadership experience within a global manufacturing enterprise
• Develop and ensure adherence to departmental budgets

 

 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience supporting the development of new program launch budgets and delivery milestones
• Continuous performance improvement in a lower volume, higher mix, discrete manufacturing environment
• Strategic planning/thinking skills coupled with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor

 

 

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!

 

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.  ​

 

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 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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