Date Posted:

2023-10-30

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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?

Summary

The Pratt & Whitney East Hartford Repair Operations (EHRO) is searching for a hardworking and high-energy Operations Manager (Cell Leader – M4) to lead first shift operations at our East Hartford, CT repair station.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead a team of Union Hourly employees to accomplish multiple surface treat operations.

• Ensure, and improve, employee safety by performing risk and ergonomic assessments of the cell’s processes.

• Actively coach and support team to foster cooperation and employee engagement in cell growth.

• Operate independently to drive production to meet short- and long-term cell goals in quality, turnaround time, and on-time delivery.

• Optimize the production schedule by understanding part, machine, and employee qualifications.

• Utilize Excel data and CORE tools to reduce part rework and employee labor variance.

• Execute cross-functional training plan to ensure coverage at critical operations.

• Coordinate with EHRO Engineering to facilitate repair development schedule across two business units.

• Lead cost reduction and cycle-time improvement efforts working with cell engineers.

• Mitigate workstop risk by maintaining inventory of consumables and understanding part number usage for consumables.

• Produce biweekly presentations to management on cell performance.

• Ensure 100% completion of required company and Environmental Health and Safety training.

• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of bargaining unit contract.

• Complete time and attendance on-time and accurately.

Basic Qualifications:

• Advanced degree and 5+ years of experience in Logistics, Supply Chain, Military, Manufacturing, Aerospace, or Aviation industry; OR Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years of relevant experience; OR Associate’s degree and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR an Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate and 10+ years of relevant industry experience; OR high school diploma and 12+ years of relevant industry experience.

• U.S. citizenship is required for this position; only U.S. citizens are authorized to access and handle sensitive data required to support our government and military programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in STEM field; Engineering, Business or Supply Chain.

• Experience in production, operations, manufacturing or engineering.

• Personnel management experience, particularly within a bargaining unit / union workforce environment.

• Aftermarket Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) industry experience.

• Experience in / knowledge of gas turbine repair and FAR 145/Far 121/FAR 65 qualifications.

• Organizational and project management skills, PMP certification preferred.

• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles, and/or LEAN, CORE, ACE, or Six-Sigma training.

• Experience working with Solumina MES, Teamcenter, SAP ERP, and MS Office Suite.

• Proven ability to lead and motivate teams to achieve business goals.

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

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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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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