Operations Supervisor, PWAA 1st shift; Onsite

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MI-LANSING-PLANT 1 ~ 5640 Enterprise Dr ~ PLANT 1

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status: Not Required

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 Pratt & Whitney Auto Air Lansing, MI site has an immediate opening for a 1st Shift Operations Supervisor (M3). 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.

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 Operations, Engineering, Military, Business Management, Manufacturing, Aerospace or Aftermarket industry; OR Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience; OR Associate’s degree and 7+ years of relevant industry experience; OR High School diploma or Military / Technical Training and 9+ years of relevant industry experience

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Degree in STEM field;
  Engineering, Business or Supply Chain.
• FAA Airframe & Powerplant certificate (A&P license)
• 2 years of Operations Leadership experience in a manufacturing production environment
• Aftermarket Aerospace Composite and Overhaul and Repair (MRO) industry experience
• Personnel management experience, ideally within a bargaining unit / union workforce environment.
• Knowledge of Union-Management Collective Bargaining Agreements
• Proven ability to lead mentoring, coaching, developing talent and motivate teams to achieve business goals.
• Working knowledge of Pratt & Whitney shop practices, quality standards, processes and procedures
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles, and continuous improvement tools (CORE/ACE/Six Sigma, 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…