Operational Excellence Senior Lead (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-09-22 Country: United States of America Location: US-AL-FOLEY-111 ~ 111 Airport Dr ~ MRO BLDG Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The company will offer immigration sponsorship for this position, if needed.​ The company will not seek an export authorization for this role. 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. Collins Aerospace is looking to hire Operations Excellence Senior Lead for the MRO site in Foley facility. You will be reporting directly to the General Manager in this role that carries operational and strategic responsibility while playing a key role in driving the growth and success of the organization.  What You Will Do Customer Focus  Champion a culture of customer excellence, ensuring all deliverables meet or exceed expectations in quality, delivery, and responsiveness  Operational Excellence  Define, and deploy CORE Operating System throughout the business Event coordination and facilitation Manages processes and/or improvement methodologies to support operational performance Coach change leaders to drive process improvements. Oversee internal/external continuous improvement certifications Develop and Deploy KPIs (DIH, Margin, Sales, COPQ) to improve efficiency. Drive Tier review process meetings (inc. MROLife) Chief of Staff role to Senior Leader Team to ensure effectiveness of: Control Tower Macro plan Risk Register CIR (Continuous Improvement Roadmap) QPR (Quarterly Progress Review) pack development Manage 5S calibration cycle Develop and deploy site communication strategies of IATAI Items of Interest Weekly Operations/Support team reviews All Ups Develop and deploy digital strategies for the site Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience Knowledge of aerospace structures Strong background in operations within an aerospace environment Strong background involvement in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) Qualifications We Prefer Experience working in an aerospace MRO (Maintenance Repair and Overhaul) environment Experience working in engineering within an aerospace environment Experience with nacelle or composite structures and related repair processes Experience interacting with customers Experience presenting in group settings and communicating across organizational levels Familiarity with regional cultural norms and working across different countries Experience managing Profit & Loss statements Experience communication and collaborate across all functions of the business and local teams Experience promoting culture of accountability 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 Maybe eligible for relocation 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! WE ARE REDEFINING AEROSPACE . * 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 possibilities. 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, hyb