Manufacturing Line Manager - Assembly Lines

RTX (Raytheon); Goffs; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Halifax, NS, is seeking a Manufacturing Line Manager for one production line, overseeing ~80 staff including 4 supervisors. You will coordinate with service departments to meet priorities and drive safety, quality, and lean initiatives in machining, assembly, testing, and verification.

The role is based at Enfield location, Monday to Friday, onsite, with up to 10% travel. A Bachelor's degree in engineering and 7–10+ years of manufacturing leadership are required.

Qualifications

• Must-have: Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent experience.
• 7–10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations for one production line, ensuring safety and schedule adherence.
• Establish production goals and coordinate plans with Operations to meet targets.
• Develop a high-performance culture focused on accountability and results.
• Monitor performance, address issues, and implement rapid corrective actions.
• Lead and coach a leadership team of supervisors and managers.
• Drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement programs across manufacturing.
• Plan workforce needs and training to ensure adequate staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Machining

Quality

Lean management

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-02

Country: Canada

Location: CA-NS-HALIFAX-PLANT 41 ~ 189 Pratt & Whitney Dr ~ PLANT 41

Position Role Type: Onsite

Job title: Manufacturing Line Manager - Assembly Lines

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&Wc) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec, since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada's Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country.

In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.

Why join our team?

Reporting to the General Manager, the Manufacturing Line Manager will manage one of three product lines manufactured at the Halifax facility. They will be responsible for a production team of approximately 80 individuals, including 4 supervisors, and will oversee a team of first-level managers. The candidate will be responsible for the overall management of production for one production line and will collaborate with service departments to meet priorities. They will operate in a production environment involving processes such as machining, assembly, testing, and quality verification. The role requires working in a dynamic, high-performance environment and demonstrating adaptability. Current challenges include developing production capacity plans, managing various teams, and supporting the introduction of new products, all of which fall within the candidate's responsibilities.

The position is based at our Enfield location, from Monday to Friday, and exclusively on-site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Lead daily production operations by ensuring production stays on schedule and the line operates safely, efficiently, and within our Quality Management System.
• Establish production goals in alignment with company Operations and coordinate plans to achieve those goals.
• Drive accountability to daily results by fostering a culture of high performance, engagement, and dependability.
• Monitor performance, address issues promptly, and implement rapid corrective actions to overcome misses.
• Lead and manage a leadership team by providing coaching, development, and actionable feedback.
• Manage team performance, resolve conflicts, and build a strong, engaged team focused on operational effectiveness.
• Champion safety, quality, and continuous improvement programs (CORE) across the manufacturing area.
• Ensure workers and equipment meet performance and safety requirements, maintain a world-class safety culture, and respond promptly to all site EH&S requirements.
• D rive continuous improvement through disciplined execution of the daily Lean Management System, including tiered accountability meetings, visual management systems, and leader standard work.
• Prepare and lead initiatives that support the achievement of goals and improve operational performance, acting as a change agent for the facility.
• S upport workforce planning and development by forecasting resource needs and anticipating business demand to ensure appropriate staffing levels. Ensure proper training for all production personnel and actively promote an ethics-based business culture.
• Drive alignment across functional teams, suppliers, and customers to support business objectives and continuous improvement efforts.
• Collaborate across the organization to identify priorities, resolve challenges, and support the overall success of the site.
• Engage in broader site leadership by participating in decisions affecting the broader population and contributing to the overall success of the manufacturing operation.
• Travel as needed, with the position requiring limited travel of up to 10%.

What you need to be successful:

Must haves:

• Must haves:Bachelor's degree in engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field. Equivalent combination of education, technical training, and relevant manufacturing experience may be considered.
• 7-10+ years of progressive experience in a manufacturing environment, with increasing responsibility in production or operations leadership, including experience in machining, assembly, testing, quality, or a similar manufacturing environme