2nd shift Supervisor, Engine Center Operations (Onsite)

Operations Cell Leader

At RTX, the world 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.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

The Aftermarket Operations team is looking for an Operations Cell Leader for the Geared Turbo Fan Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (GTF MRO) line operating in West Palm Beach (WPB) supporting the PW1100G-JM commercial engine. This role will be responsible for supporting the induction and tear down of engines. The selected individual will lead a team of bargaining unit hourly employees who are responsible for supporting the various areas of the GTF engines overhauled in WPB. The selected candidate will also be expected to effectively provide clear communication to leadership, peers, and subordinates. Competencies that are critical for success in this role are Customer Focus, Adaptability, Strategic Thinking, and Communication. The individual must embrace continuous improvement and be able to thrive in a highly visible, dynamic setting.

This role reports to the Operations Manager and will be supporting 2nd operations. Typical working hours are 3:00PM – 12:00AM, Monday – Friday. Training is available and may be required on our 1st shift for up to 3 months.

Key responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to the Operation team that ultimately supports desired financial goals and engine return dates.
• Collaborate with the Operations and support teams to establish work schedules considering customer requirements, resource availability, and other top priorities.
• Proactively generate effective solutions for Quality process control and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
• Support process implementation and refinement activities throughout all process gates.
• Ensure World Class safety culture is maintained and respond to all EH&S requirements promptly.
• Ensure full involvement in continuous improvement initiatives tools to improve production, performance, and reduce overall operating cost.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Advanced degree and 6+ months of experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Business Management, Engineering, Military, Aerospace or Aftermarket industry; OR Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate's degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma or Military / Technical Training and 6+ years of relevant industry experience.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in STEM field; Engineering, Business or Supply Chain.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate (A&P license)
• Personnel management experience, ideally within a bargaining unit / union workforce environment.
• Proven ability to lead mentoring, coaching, developing talent and motivate teams to achieve business goals.
• Ability to plan projects and use written/verbal/analytical/org skills to influence business objectives.
• Aftermarket Aerospace and Overhaul and Repair (MRO) industry experience.
• Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney shop practices, quality standards, processes and procedures
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma, QCPC and RCCA).
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite programs, SAP ERP, and Solumina MES.
• Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers.

What is my Role Type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We've introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is:

• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.

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.