Director Of Operations Melbourne (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-09-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

HFL34: Melbourne, FL 1100 W Hibiscus Blvd , Melbourne, FL, 32902-2704 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. https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

As the Director Of Operations Melbourne, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing all aspects of our Melbourne site’s operations. You will play a pivotal role in leading a team and ensuring the site’s safety, productivity, and efficiency. Our ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and management skills, a deep understanding of operational processes, and the ability to implement strategies that drive continuous improvement. The Melbourne site produces aviation electronics (both commercial and military) for the Avionics strategic business unit with Collins Aerospace.

What You Will Do

• Guides the execution of operations and projects to meet established targets and metrics, including over 1000 employees.
• Accountable for establishing and overseeing long term organizational goals and objectives to ensure alignment with broader organizational targets and strategies.
• Strategizes and designs production plans, balancing tactical and strategic demands considering product introduction, equipment efficiency, supply constraints, schedules and staffing requirements to meet operational objectives and business unit goals.
• Directs the development and implementation of activities in production areas to ensure timely, high-quality production at the lowest cost, consistent with quality requirements
• Serves as primary champion for Employee Health & Safety (EHS), Quality Improvement and CORE (Continuous Improvement) programs at the sites.
• Be accountable for reduction of inventory, cost and waste; improving productivity by implementing best practices.
• Ensure Melbourne site adherence and execution to all EHS and compliance policies and procedures.
• Develop strategic facilities plan and ensure CAPEX (capital expenditure) alignment and spend according to plan.
• Drive cost reduction and synergy plans across the operations organization.
• Crisis Management executive member / business continuity planning.
• Site leadership team member (Product Value Stream, Engineering, Human Resources, Operations).
• Talent development and management.

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. 
• 12+ years of leadership experience in a heavily matrixed manufacturing organization.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Proven leadership and talent development experience.
• Ability to lead in challenging times (COVID, WOTF) and displays the change management acumen to lead people where they might not go themselves.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve operational goals.  
• Detail-oriented and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.  
• Experience using analytical and problem-solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.  
• The ability to remain focused under pressure to assess and resolve challenges.  
• Collins Enterprise Values including Safety | Trust | Accountability | Respect | Collaboration | Innovation. 

What We Offer

Benefits

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!

This position may be eligible for relocation. 

Learn More & Apply Now!  

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.  

Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today. 

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. Regardless of your role type, collaboration and innovation are critical to our business and all employees will have access to digital tools so they can work with colleagues around the world – and access to Collins sites when their work requires in-person meetings. 

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. 

The salary range for this role is 176,000 USD - 352,000 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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