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Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight—designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we’re seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.

Come ready to explore and you’ll find a place where your talent takes flight—beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we’ll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that’s evolving fast to the future.

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

What You Will Do

The Pratt & Whitney AutoAir Lansing, MI site has an immediate opening for a 2nd Shift Operations Supervisor. The principal duty of this position is to provide supervision, leadership, and support to the business, ensuring smooth and efficient operations for multiple cells of the Aftermarket business. The person in this role will continually search for opportunities to enhance the production processes and the product using a variety of problem-solving techniques, effective interpersonal and communication skills, along with technical competency. A successful Cell Leader will motivate, coach, and encourage employees to optimize career development and personal satisfaction. The Cell Leader will also promote excellent employee relations and empowerment of all assigned personnel. This position will support and work second shift schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of assigned hourly workforce that is performing FAA Safety Sensitive Work (Time & attendance, time off, rewards, vouchering, training, communications, etc.) Demonstrates commitment to the EH&S program by complying with all policies and procedures, completing all required training, and supporting all applicable committee activities.

• Meet business metrics goals as defined for each cell (Cost, Quality, Delivery, EH&S)

• Lead process improvement opportunities to enhance quality, decrease process cycle time and reduce operational costs.

• Implement root-cause corrective actions in a timely manner to ensure quality standards are maintained.

• Meet the schedule, plan and execute contingency plans.

• Commitment to Train and perform Toolbox talks/Coach employees to develop a motivated, effective team.

• Facilitate shift to shift communications, ensuring pass downs are communicated daily.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in Engineering, Military, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Aviation industry; OR Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree and 7+ years of relevant industry experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. 

Qualifications We Prefer

• Degree in STEM field; Business or Engineering fields preferred.

• Airframe and Power Plant (A&P) license

• Operations leadership and personnel management experience, particularly within a manufacturing environment leading a union workforce.

• Knowledge of Union-Management Collective Bargaining Agreements.

• Aftermarket Aerospace Composite and Overhaul and Repair (MRO) industry experience

• Proven ability to lead mentoring, coaching, developing talent and motivate teams to achieve business goals.

• Experience working directly with international and domestic customers.

• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/SixSigma).

• Experience working with Solumina MES, SAP ERP, MS Office Suite and MRP material ordering systems.

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization including senior level management.

The salary range for this role is 77,000 USD - 163,000 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/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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