Pratt & Whitney · 1 week ago
Operations Supervisor, F135 1st Shift (Onsite)
West Palm Beach, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$87K/yr - $165K/yr
3+ years expPratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight by designing and servicing innovative engines. The Operations Supervisor will lead a team in supporting F135 assembly and test while ensuring production and quality goals are met, along with maintaining safety and continuous improvement initiatives.
Aviation & Aerospace
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provide leadership and direction to the assembly and test team to support production and quality goals
Collaborate with 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 CORE continuous improvement initiatives
Utilize CORE tools to improve production, performance, and reduce overall operating cost
Qualification
Required
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Advanced degree and 3+ years of experience in Military, Manufacturing, Business Operations Management, Engineering, 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
Preferred
Degree in STEM field; Engineering, Business or Supply Chain
A&P license
Personnel management experience, particularly supporting a bargaining unit / union workforce
Proven ability to lead mentoring, coaching, developing talent and motivate teams to achieve business goals
Aerospace or equivalent military industry experience
Ability to read and interpret technical data, blueprints, and engineering drawings
Working knowledge of 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, SAP, MRP materials management, and MS Office Suite
Ability to work and effectively communicate with all levels of management, shop personnel and customers
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Brad Scobbo
Executive Director & CFO, Commercial Engines GTF Programs
Christian Robertson
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Military Engines
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