Senior Supervisor, Production 1st Shift

Date Posted:

2026-07-07

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

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's 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 *Job Summary -

Responsible for providing leadership to one or more Business Unit Cells
Apply ACE, lean and other continuous improvement techniques to develop and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing quality, throughput and delivery integrity.
Provide leadership and guidance to multi-skilled group of team members engaged in the manufacture and repair of jet engine components.
Ensure employees are adequately trained and work in a safe and environmentally sound manner.
Execute business decisions in a fair and equitable manner, conduct annual performance reviews, hold regular toolbox meetings, provide two-way communications, consistent application of policy/work rules, clear, consistent communication of organizational goals and objectives.
Able to bridge business objectives across (3) operating shifts.
Requires availability on all shifts.
Support all Company obligations as they relate to Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action, contracting with the United States Government and Administration of FAA policies and procedures.
Basic Qualifications -

Bachelor's Degree with 3 + years of experience in manufacturing and/or operations, AS degree with 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations, OR in leu of a degree, High School Diploma/GED with 7+ years of experience in manufacturing and/ or operations.

Preferred Qualifications -

Demonstrated skill and success in team leadership, facilitation & coaching skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written
Analytical, problem solving & mathematic skills
Working knowledge of shop practices, processes and procedures
Must be flexible relative to department assignment and available for off-shift work
Proven flexibility / adaptability in high stress, ambiguous environments
Proven ability to plan and prioritize
Working knowledge of new product / process technologies
Strong computer skills

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. 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 essential to the development of our products.

Hybrid: Employees who are working in Hybrid roles will work regularly both onsite and offsite. Ratio of time working onsite will be determined in partnership with your leader.

Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). If you live within a reasonable commute of an RTX site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role.

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.

Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling,prioritizing, coaching and process execution.

Typically requires specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices.

Typically requires: A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience

Engineering/Other Technical Positions: Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience unless prohibited by local laws/regulations