PW800 Operations Supervisor (Onsite)

RTX•Bridgeport, WV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. We have an Operations Supervisor role open at our Engine Center in Bridgeport, WV. The Operations Supervisor will assist employees to ensure they are properly trained for their assignments and training records are updated. They are responsible for all EH&S/CORE/Quality/ITC activities and will perform a variety of technical duties and administrative duties in support of Line Manager whilst serving as the liaison with P&WC and Customers. This position will work on our 1st shift, which is Monday-Thursday from 5:30am-3:30pm. Pratt & Whitney in Bridgeport, WV is a FAA regulated facility and as such under the U.S. Departments of Transportation’s Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). This position is considered safety sensitive in accordance with FAA Guidelines. Candidate will be subject to drug and alcohol testing per FAA’s regulation 14 CFR part 120, as well as 49 CFR part 40.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 2 years of leadership experience in a manufacturing, OEM, MRO, or other highly regulated environment, OR an Associate’s degree with minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience, OR, in lieu of a post high school degree a minimum of 6 years of prior relevant experience
Proven leadership, interpersonal, customer relation skills and the ability to create an atmosphere of teamwork.
Must be self-motivated, and high-energy with the initiative to direct and lead.
Possess strong communication skills and a proven ability to communicate with all levels of management.
Proven leadership using motivation and empowerment to instill cooperation and respect from his/her coworkers.
Experience with MS Office and SAP.

Nice To Haves

Strong knowledge of manufacturing techniques, shop practices, product / processes technologies and procedures.
FAA Powerplant Certificate
Ability to travel 10% of your time
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Good team player and process a “can do” attitude.
Proven flexibility / adaptability in high stress, ambiguous environments.
Proven ability to plan and prioritize.
Working knowledge of product / process technologies.

Responsibilities

Assist subordinates in solving unusual problems such as scheduling, interpreting complicated instructions, specification, drawings, service bulletins, engineering changes, use of new and specialized equipment/tooling and reviewing work.
Review recommendations of subordinates and approve or offer alternative solutions.
Plan and carry out employee engagement action items for the department (as applicable).
Take a lead in regard to coaching and mentoring employees to ensure their personal and professional successes are realized.
At times may be responsible for the supervision of other areas of the shop during the absence of peer supervisors.