Operations Manager

Location: IE-CE-SHANNON-001 ~ World Aviation Park ~ BLDG 1

 Position Role Type: Onsite Operations Lead – Shannon, Ireland Collins Aerospace | RTX Location: Shannon, Co. Clare, Ireland Lead Operations. Develop People. Drive Performance. At RTX, 185,000 talented people are united by a shared purpose: solving some of the world’s most complex challenges and helping to shape the future of aerospace and defence. Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defence industry. Across our worldwide operations, we combine deep technical expertise, innovation, and operational excellence to help keep the world moving safely and reliably. We are now looking for an experienced Operations Leader to optimize performance at our Collins Aerospace, Aftermarket site in Shannon . This is a key site leadership position reporting to the General Manager / Accountable Manager with responsibility for the safe, compliant, and efficient operation of the repair station. Collaborating with a team of Production Supervisors, you will create the environment in which our people can perform at their best while delivering against our commitments in terms of Product Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Employee Engagement . If you are an experienced operations leader who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and turning operational challenges into measurable results, this is an opportunity to make a significant impact in a leading company within a growing industry.

Lead and Develop Team Members You will provide visible, hands-on leadership across the repair operation, creating a culture built around accountability, collaboration, respect and continuous improvement. You will: Take responsibility for repair personnel and collaborate with other functions to support the site’s performance & business targets. Deputize when required,  for the Workshop Manager Build a high-performance and highly engaged culture where people feel empowered to contribute, challenge and improve. Set clear expectations and drive accountability for operational performance in your area of responsibility. Identify talent and development needs, creating opportunities for professional growth across the team. Maintain the competence of maintenance personnel by continually identifying training gaps within the team and maintaining appropriate skill sets. Ensure accurate and timely team time submissions across area of responsibility. Own Operational Performance You will be responsible for achieving output, quality, efficiency, safety targets within your area of responsibility.   You will: Develop and execute production plans in area of responsibility Drive performance against key measures including on-time delivery, quality, productivity, and cost . Monitor and analyse operational KPIs, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement. Forecast resource, capacity, and capability requirements to support production demand and future growth. Drive disciplined execution of daily Lean management, including tiered accountability meetings, visual management, and leader standard work. Take rapid corrective action where performance falls short of plan. Champion Continuous Improvement Continuous improvement will be central to your leadership approach. You will take ownership of CORE continuous improvement initiatives , creating and sustaining an improvement strategy aligned with the wider objectives of Collins Aerospace and RTX. This will include: Identifying, prioritising, and delivering continuous improvement projects across the operation. Using Lean and CI methodologies including Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen and Root Cause Analysis . Working cross-functionally to remove bottlenecks, eliminate waste and streamline repair and production processes. Engaging employees at all levels in identifying and implementing