Manufacturing Supervisor, Blades - Forge AWW Shift; Onsite

Forging Supervisor

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.

AWW1 Shift Hours are Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7AM-7PM

• Oversee daily forging operations to ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are met
• Supervise and coordinate forge team members, including scheduling, task assignment, and performance management; address employee concerns, enforce policies, and maintain a positive team environment
• Monitor equipment (presses, furnaces) to ensure proper operation and coordinate with maintenance for repairs
• Enforce safety protocols, PPE compliance, and safe handling of high-temperature materials and heavy equipment; ensure adherence to work instructions, process specifications, and quality standards
• Identify and troubleshoot forging defects (e.g., underfill, cracks, laps) and implement corrective actions; collaborate with engineering and quality teams to improve processes and resolve technical issues
• Track production metrics, downtime, and efficiency; report on KPIs to management; train and develop operators on forging techniques, equipment use, and standard work
• Manage material flow, including billet handling, heating cycles, and finished part movement; support continuous improvement initiatives (lean manufacturing, waste reduction, cycle time improvement)
• Maintain documentation, shift reports, and production records; coordinate shift handoffs to ensure continuity of operations
• Ensure compliance with company policies, industry standards, and regulatory requirements

• Hands-on experience with forging processes, including material behavior at high temperatures and deformation techniques
• Deep understanding of forge equipment (presses, hammers, furnaces) and how to optimize their performance
• Advanced troubleshooting skills for common forging defects and process variability
• Leadership and team management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• How to balance safety, quality, and production demands in real-time operations
• Exposure to cross-functional collaboration with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and Operations teams
• Data-driven decision-making using production metrics, KPIs, and efficiency tracking
• Continuous improvement methodologies such as lean manufacturing and waste reduction
• Best practices in workplace safety, hazard mitigation, and regulatory compliance
• Effective communication and escalation techniques within a structured manufacturing environment
• Planning and execution of production schedules to meet business targets
• Coaching, training, and developing a skilled hourly workforce

• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 2 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment or an Associate's Degree and 4 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related environment
• In absence of a degree, High School diploma or equivalent and 6 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, quality or related industrial environment
• Understanding of internal and external customer expectations/requirements to resolving findings
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

• Experience in a supervisory/team lead capacity
• Understanding of CORE/Lean manufacturing tools and concepts
• SAP user experience

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…