Continuous Improvement Leader, Manufacturing Operations (Onsite)

Date Posted: 2026-07-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-CT-WINDSOR LOCKS-B1 ~ 1 Hamilton Rd ~ BLDG 1 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 Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world's 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 seeking a results-driven Continuous Improvement Leader, Manufacturing Operations to support the implementation and advancement of CORE / Continuous improvement operating system as the Windsor Locks CORE focal. In this role they will unify and align all critical business elements and processes into a cohesive, high-performance site and be the face of CORE for the Windsor Locks campus, working with the site’s leadership teams to effectively mature CORE culture and process. This role will report to the CORE Regional Leader for SITE CI, and the successful candidate will work closely with the CORE leadership team, Business Unit Leaders, Functional Leaders, and their regional teams to streamline operational processes, develop talent, and drive measurable improvements across their retrospective region. Scope for this role is defined as overseeing CORE implementation across the 3 site domains in Windsor Locks and direct accountability for CORE CI for Air Management Systems. The position is working onsite at our Windsor Locks, Connecticut facility. What You Will Do: Support development and execution of regional strategy and CORE Roadmap as defined by CORE Leadership team Lead roadmap development for the site with Site Leadership and regional teams Partner with CORE & Site Leadership to drive deployment and maturity of the CORE Operating System within the site. Provide expert guidance to enhance process maturity and support improvement. Apply COSMIC and other process analysis tools to identify opportunities. Manage team to conduct CORE Framework assessment validations, ensuring consistency for region Lead and support benchmarking initiatives across the enterprise. Train employees in CORE methodologies, tools, and best practices. Coach teams to strengthen overall CORE competency within site and region Plan and execute CORE Leadership Weeks at the site, ensuring value outcomes. Analyze data to identify automation opportunities and improve processes Collaborate with site leaders to address operational challenges and deliver innovative solutions. Travel 25% of the time (International and Domestic). Qualifications You Must Have : Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience with Lean and Business Process Management tools to manage continuous improvement and transformational efforts. At least 2 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and influencing leaders within complex, matrixed organizations. Minimum of 2 years delivering measurable, tangible improvements in business process environments. Qualifications We Prefer: Master’s degree with at least 5 years of relevant experience, or Advanced degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or in lieu of a degree, 8 years of relevant professional experience required. Advanced CORE certification (Professional or Expert level), or active progress toward certification, or Six Sigma Greenbelt certified Demonstrated passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence. Strong communication, coaching, and mentoring skills with a collaborative mindset 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  Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits   Bright Horizons, child and elder care services  Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program   And more! Learn More & Apply Now! ​ Operations, Supply Chain and EH&S: The next chapter of our future as an aerospace company is here, and we are excited about what this means for our