Operations Supervisor

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Group insurance program

Career advancement opportunities

Merit or recognition program

Health and wellness program

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil, QC, is seeking a dynamic operations leader to oversee daily high‑tech manufacturing activities. You will train staff, schedule tasks, and evaluate performance while driving engagement and continuous improvement across engine programs.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5+ years of management experience in aerospace or manufacturing, with strong leadership and organizational strengths. On-site, day shift, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Aeronautics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of management experience in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Ability to thrive in a changing environment and meet tight deadlines.
• Proven leadership and ability to manage teams.
• Strong commitment to quality and service excellence in a demanding environment.
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations in a high-tech environment.
• Responsible for employee training, scheduling, task assignments, and performance evaluations.
• Engage and energize the team to achieve engagement and performance.
• Be accountable for KPIs including health & safety, quality, on-time delivery, and productivity.
• Contribute to budget development and management, and recruitment.
• Supervise and coordinate shift changes.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders and drive project participation.
• Support organizational change initiatives and meetings with managers.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Organizational skills

Work under pressure

English communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field

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 The Team?

Joining our team means having the opportunity to actively contribute to the success of Pratt & Whitney Canada and play a key role in our operations.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic, and energetic individual who knows how to engage and mobilize teams and demonstrates strong leadership skills. In this role, you will have the opportunity to oversee daily operations, support and develop department employees, and foster a collaborative and stimulating work environment.

You will also play an active role in implementing continuous improvement initiatives and projects by encouraging employee participation and ideas. The assignments are diverse and rewarding, providing you with the opportunity to make a direct contribution to various engine programs.

If you are a team-oriented, energetic leader who is passionate about teamwork and continuous improvement, this opportunity is for you!

This is a full-time, on-site position, Monday to Friday, on the day shift, in Longueuil.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Oversee daily operations in a high-tech environment;
• Be responsible for employee training, scheduling, task assignments, and performance evaluations;
• Engage and energize the team to achieve optimal levels of engagement, in line with the company’s standards and expectations;
• Be accountable for achieving key performance indicators (KPIs), including health and safety, quality, on-time delivery, productivity, and more;
• Contribute to budget development and management, as well as the recruitment process;
• Supervise and coordinate shift changes;
• Work closely with key stakeholders;
• Actively contribute to the implementation of various projects by incorporating employee participation and input;
• Support and promote organizational change initiatives;
• Organize and participate in meetings with other managers.

What do you need to be successful?

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business Administration, Aeronautics, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field;
• 5+ years of management experience, ideally in the aerospace or manufacturing industry;
• Ability to thrive in a constantly changing environment and meet tight deadlines;
• Proven leadership skills and demonstrated ability to manage teams;
• Strong commitment to quality and service excellence in a demanding environment;
• Ability to work independently and effectively under pressure;
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously;
• Experience in a unionized environment is an asset.

Although this position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with customers, suppliers or international colleagues.

What do we offer?

• Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
• Group insurance program
• Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
• Merit or recognition program
• Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
• Recreational and sports club
• Nearby daycares
• Transportation accessibility or public transit program and 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.