Cell Leader (Onsite)

RTX•Wells, ME

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Are you ready to go beyond? What You Will Do: The Cell Leader will be responsible for providing leadership to one or more Business Unit Cells. Apply CORE, 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 fairly, 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 legal obligations such as United States Government contracting and Administration of FAA policies and procedures. Responsible for making minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of the work area. Sets day-to-day operational objectives for team. Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 2 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, business, quality or related environment OR an Associates degree and 4 or more years in an engineering, manufacturing operations, business, quality or related environment
In absence of a degree, High School Diploma/GED and a minimum of 6 years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, business, quality or related environment
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products
Working knowledge of shop practices, processes and procedures

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated skill and success in team leadership, facilitation & coaching skills
Analytical, problem solving & mathematic skills
Proven flexibility / adaptability in high stress, ambiguous environments
Proven ability to plan and prioritize
Working knowledge of new product / process technologies

Responsibilities

Providing leadership to one or more Business Unit Cells
Apply CORE, 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 fairly, 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 legal obligations such as United States Government contracting and Administration of FAA policies and procedures
Responsible for making minor changes in systems and processes to solve problems or improve effectiveness of the work area
Sets day-to-day operational objectives for team
Understands basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution