1st Shift Cell Leader - Vanes (Onsite)

RTX•East Hartford, CT

9d•$86,800 - $165,200•Onsite

About The Position

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a technically talented, motivated Cell Leader to support the HSMC Vanes Business Unit in a dynamic operations environment. The role leads and coaches skilled HSMC-S bargaining-unit employees and drives sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction. It combines daily supervisory responsibilities with project management and coordination, communication, and execution with support groups. The position is onsite in East Hartford, Connecticut.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Engineering, or Business and at least 3 years of leadership experience with specialized knowledge or technical/operational practices and/or shop-environment experience; or an associate degree and at least 5 years of such experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 7 years of such experience.
U.S. citizenship is required due to government contracts.
Experience working with all levels of management and experience in a union environment.
Experience with continuous-improvement principles, such as lean manufacturing, ACE, or QCPC.
Active security clearance and/or ability to gain one.

Responsibilities

Provide direction to skilled HSMC-S bargaining-unit employees.
Lead employee engagement and continuous-improvement efforts.
Lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction.
Perform daily supervisory responsibilities, project management, and effective communication and execution with support-group members.
Establish work schedules that account for customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities.
Build and lead an efficient, responsive team through daily toolbox meetings, effective communication, and adapting to production requirements and changes.
Demonstrate dedication to Quality, Environment Health and Safety (EHS), and Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE).
Drive quality and customer satisfaction through the ACE operating system.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Long-term disability insurance
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available, depending on position level and collective-bargaining coverage; payments are not guaranteed.