Operations Supervisor, Military Engines – Alternate Work Week Shift (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2025-12-17

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW102: Middletown Aircraft Rd P.O. Box 611, Middletown, CT, 06457 USA

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:

None/Not Required

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.

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:

Pratt & Whitney (Middletown, CT) has an immediate opening for a Operations Leader.  The person in this role will lead and support operations on our weekend shift (Alternate Work Week Shift).  Typical working hours are generally 6:00am – 6:00pm Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  Training is available and may be required on our 1st shift for up to 6 months.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction.  In conjunction to daily supervisor responsibilities, project management, effective communication and execution with support group members is critical to the department’s success.

• Providing direction to skilled bargaining unit employees.

• Leading employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts.

• Lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction.

• Perform daily supervisor responsibilities including project management, effective communication and execution with support group members.

• Establish work schedules taking into account customer requirements, resource availability and other priorities.

• Provide leadership and direction with an emphasis on team building through daily toolbox meetings, effective communications, and in developing an efficient team that is responsive to production requirements and changes.

• Demonstrate a 100% dedication to Quality, Environment Health and Safety (EHS) and continuous improvement.

• Understanding and ability to drive quality and customer satisfaction through our CORE operating system (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence).

Qualifications You Must Have:

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer:

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

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

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

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

• Ability to read and interpret technical data, blueprints, and engineering drawings.

• Organizational and project management skills, PMP certification preferred.

• 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

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:<