Company: Collins Aerospace
Location: Newry
Posted: May 6th, 2026
At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the worlds 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 defence industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.
Are you ready to take your career to new heights in the aerospace industry? At our Kilkeel Facility, we manufacture aircraft interior seating for a number of worldwide customers.
As a leader in the aerospace industry, we have a number of exciting positions available right now, including aSenior Operations Supervisor.
Reporting to the Business Unit Manager, this is a full-time onsite role. The hours of work are 39 hours per week, 8:00am 5:00pm Monday to Thursday and 8:00am 1:00pm Friday. The post holder may be required at times to work outside his/her normal working hours for the effective performance of the duties of the post.
In addition, you may be required to work a different shift pattern than the one outlined in the key terms table dependent on business needs. Should you be required to work an alternative shift, we will provide you with the details of the shift pattern including start and finish times and will endeavour to provide as much notice as possible, with a minimum of two weeks notice wherever feasible.
Role Overview:
Provide leadership to a production team within a lean manufacturing environment where performance is measured against key performance metrics and quality standards and the focus is on driving a culture of continuous improvement.
What you will do:
Provide leadership and direction to a Production team.
Ensure performance delivery against key targets/metrics and quality standards (deliver the Master Production Schedule and related KPIs).
Drive a culture of continuous improvement and cost reduction to maximise efficiency and effectiveness within a team.
Effectively manage a team to increase line performance and development of individuals.
Developing effective relationships within both the production and support departments to achieve organisational goals
Ensure that all Health and Safety standards and requirements are met.
Effectively communicate with internal stakeholders and manage change within a fast-paced production environment.
The person:
Collaborates - building partnerships and working together with others for the greater good.
Communicates Effectively - developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Courage - stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.
Customer Focus - building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Develops Talent - taking an active role in the growth of yourself and others to meet both career and organisational goals.
Drives Results - consistently achieves results, even under tough circumstances and empowers others to do the same.
Instils Trust - gaining the confidence of others through integrity, credibility, and authenticity.
Strategic Vision - seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
What you will learn:
Youll have the opportunity to grow both personally and professionally through our Employee Scholarship Programme. Well support you in advancing your career, developing new skills, and progressing to the next level. You can also choose to specialise in a particular field that matches your interests and strengths.
As a global organisation, we offer a wide range of career paths and opportunities across our business, giving you the chance to 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. (the 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 canapply by submitting their CV before the specified closing date.
Please note, it is the candidates responsibility to clearly outline how they meet the criteria required for this role.
What we can offer you:
People are core to what we do. As such, we are committed to providing an industry leading benefits package. We offer a highly competitive salary, annual bonus, and many other benefits to include:
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
And so much more!
Learn More & Apply Now!
Closing Date: 20th May 2026
Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:
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.)
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 employees personal responsibility.
Skills:
Lean Manufacturing Production Management leadership skills. Leadership Development Continuous Improvement
Benefits:
Group Life Assurance Paid Holidays Parking Pension Fund Performance Bonus healthcare
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