Manufacturing Line Manager – Assembly Lines

Prattwhitney; Goffs; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan with employer

Group insurance program

EFAP

Career progression

Education assistance

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada is seeking a Manufacturing Line Manager for our Halifax/Enfield site. You will lead a production line with a large team, drive safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and partner with multiple departments to meet priorities.

The role requires 7–10+ years in manufacturing and a strong background in production planning, scheduling, and leadership. On-site, with up to 10% travel and a focus on operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; equivalent combination considered.
• 7–10+ years in manufacturing with increasing leadership responsibility.
• 5+ years leading supervisors or first-level managers.
• Experience managing production schedules, capacity, and resources.
• Strong communication and ability to drive performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily production operations, ensuring safety, schedule adherence, and quality.
• Set production goals aligned with Operations and coordinate plans to achieve them.
• Foster a high-performance culture and accountability for results.
• Monitor performance, address issues, and implement rapid improvements.
• Coach and lead the leadership team with development and feedback.
• Manage team performance, resolve conflicts, and maintain engagement.
• Champion CORE safety, quality, and Lean initiatives site-wide.
• Ensure training, ethics, and alignment across functions.

Skills

Leadership experience

Production planning

Scheduling

Problem-solving

Safety culture

Team coaching

MS Office

ERP/MRP

SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

SAP

MS Office

ERP/MRP

Job description

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.

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.

Drive 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.

Support 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%.

Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.

What you need to be successful:

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 environment.
• 5+ years of experience leading supervisors or other first-level managers.
• Proven experience managing production schedules, capacity planning, resource requirements, and operational performance.
• Ability to lead, coach, develop, and hold supervisors and employees accountable for performance.
• Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, capacity, productivity, and operational metrics.
• Demonstrated commitment to workplace safety and ability to establish and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to make timely decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong verbal, written, and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and build strong relationships with employees at all levels, leadership, internal and external customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and experience working with ERP/MRP or manufacturing management systems.
• Ability to lead teams through organizational, process, and product changes while maintaining engagement and performance.
• Understanding of how manufacturing performance impacts broader business objectives, including cost, delivery, quality, capacity, and customer satisfaction.
• Ability to use production metrics and operational data to identify trends, prioritize actions, and drive results.

Assets:

• Experience with SAP
• Experience with Root Cause Analysis / Corrective Action
• Experience with workforce planning and resource allocation
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives such as CORE

What we offer:

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Employee & Family Assistance program (EFAP)
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Education Assistance Program tuition reimbursement for skill developpement and continuous learning
• Employee recognition programHealth and wellness program, including virtual health care
• Recreational and sport club and on-site Gym Facility
• Public transit accessibility and / or free parking

Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada

The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world.

Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.

At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.