Collins Aerospace
Senior Operations Supervisor
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Senior Operations Supervisor
Location
Kilkeel, Newry, Mourne and Down, United Kingdom
Role Type
Onsite
Overview
At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, we unite great minds to solve complex problems. Collins Aerospace, a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions, offers capabilities and opportunities unmatched by others. Our Kilkeel Facility manufactures aircraft interior seating for worldwide customers.
We are currently seeking a Senior Operations Supervisor to join our team.
Role Overview
Provide leadership to a production team within a lean manufacturing environment where performance is measured against key performance metrics and quality standards. Drive a culture of continuous improvement.
Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and direction to a Production team.
- Ensure performance delivery against key targets/metrics and quality standards.
- Drive a culture of continuous improvement and cost reduction.
- Manage a team to increase line performance and development of individuals.
- Develop relationships within production and support departments.
- Ensure all Health and Safety standards and requirements are met.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and manage change.
The Person
- Collaborates, building partnerships and working together for the greater good.
- Communicates effectively, developing and delivering multi-mode communications.
- Demonstrates courage, addressing difficult issues.
- Focuses on building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
- Develops talent, taking an active role in the growth of self and others.
- Drives results, achieving consistently under tough circumstances.
- Instills trust, gaining confidence through integrity and authenticity.
- Possesses strategic vision, seeing future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
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What You Will Learn
- Grow personally and professionally through our Employee Scholarship Programme.
- Advance your career, develop new skills, and progress to the next level.
- Choose to specialise in a field that matches your interests and strengths.
- Explore, learn, and thrive in a truly international environment.
What You Need to Succeed
Essential Criteria
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a comparable supervisory role OR
- 3 years’ experience in an MA role OR
- Has successfully completed a relevant Development programme (e.g., ML Development programme, Step up Development Programme, Tech Tracks etc.) OR
- Hold or working towards a third level education in a relevant discipline AND
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the manufacturing industry OR
- Currently working in a P3 role
Desirable Criteria
- Experience of developing training plans.
- Experience of developing team members through coaching and mentoring.
- Experience of developing assembly or logistic processes.
- Leadership of multi-functional teams.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply by submitting their CV before the specified closing date. It is the candidate’s responsibility to clearly outline how they meet the criteria required for this role.
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What We Can Offer You
- 25 days Annual Leave + Public Holidays
- Attractive Compensation Package
- Generous Employer Contribution Pension Scheme
- Early finish Fridays
- Professional Development + Growth
- Support with Professional Fees
- EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
- Healthcare Benefits (including healthcare cash plan)
- Staff Discounts
- Work/Life Balance
- Wellness Programs
- Employee Recognition
- Free onsite parking
- Death in Service Benefit
- Opportunities for progression and development
Closing Date
16th October 2026
Role Type
This position is classified as Onsite: Employees working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite, including all production and maintenance employees essential to the development of our products.
Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility.
RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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