Supervisor, Machine Shop Operations - Weekend Shift (Onsite)

About the role

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace is seeking a Machine Shop Supervisor to lead long‑bed machining and large aluminum machining operations in Jamestown, ND. The role supports the weekend shift (Friday–Sunday, 6:00 AM–6:30 PM) with initial training on the first shift (Monday–Thursday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM) for approximately 4–8 weeks, depending on experience. Relocation assistance may be available.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations for assigned Machine Shop work centers, providing direct supervision to machinists and machine operators and ensuring safe, efficient, high‑quality production.
• Provide day‑to‑day working leadership during the weekend split shift, ensuring adherence to safe‑working procedures, good housekeeping practices, and all company policies.
• Plan, organize, and allocate manpower, equipment, and material resources to maintain smooth flow of priority and routine tasks.
• Offer technical guidance on machining challenges and collaborate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Control, Inspection, and Maintenance to resolve production or quality issues.
• Drive a safety‑first culture through proactive engagement, audits, and continuous shop‑floor presence; ensure all environmental, health, and safety requirements are met.
• Maintain training and cross‑training matrices, address skill gaps, and ensure employees remain current on required processes.
• Lead talent management activities including coaching, mentoring, resolving employee concerns, conducting performance reviews, and supporting hiring decisions.
• Coordinate overtime and vacation planning to ensure adequate shift coverage.
• Support labor, tooling, and material budgets and support company inventory objectives.
• Promote the RTX People Philosophy and foster open, effective communication across teams and leadership.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including MFA, QCPC, ACE activities, process maturity, 5S, and driver‑measure board participation.