Production Supervisor – Tool Room

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Group insurance

Career advancement

Merit program

Wellness program

Recreational club

Nearby daycares

Transit & parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada in Longueuil is seeking a Production Supervisor – Tool Room to oversee daily tool room operations, drive continuous improvement, and lead a team of machinists, toolmakers and inspectors. The role requires coordinating with multiple functions and ensuring safety, quality and on-time delivery.

The position is full-time, on-site in Longueuil, with responsibilities spanning training, performance monitoring, and cross-functional collaboration across engine programs.

Qualifications

• DEC or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years in manufacturing.
• At least 3 years of supervisory experience required.
• Fluent French and functional English.
• Strong knowledge of continuous improvement concepts.
• Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of tool room manufacturing and repair.
• Promote health and safety best practices and behaviours.
• Achieve KPIs for EHS, quality, delivery, performance and costs.
• Communicate with production, design, logistics, maintenance and others.
• Hire and train employees; develop team leaders.
• Drive initiatives to reduce non-quality and increase efficiency.
• Facilitate change management and employee engagement.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

MS Office

Team leadership

Production scheduling

Education

DEC or Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

ITDM

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 participate in the success of Pratt & Whitney Canada.

As Production Supervisor – Tool Room, you will report directly to the Associate Director of the MED and Tooling Services sector which is part of the Longueuil Manufacturing Centre (LMC).

The Tool Room serves several P&WC locations and consists of a team of more than 50 machinists, toolmakers and inspectors. This department offers manufacturing, maintenance and repair services for custom tooling and gauges. Whether for the manufacture of parts, the assembly of engines or for test benches, the team's expertise allows us to offer multiple tooling solutions to meet the needs of internal customers. Stereolithography equipments, commonly known as 3D printing, are also present in the department to complement the services offered. You will be required to collaborate with different groups and partners in the organization.

Your main objective will be to oversee the day-to-day operations as well as manage the department's employees. You will also be required to actively participate in the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and projects by encouraging the participation of employees. The mandates associated with the position are varied, enriching and related to various engine programs.

The position is full-time from Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Longueuil and is exclusively on site.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Supervise the day-to-day operations related to the manufacture, maintenance and repair of tools.
• Address the prevention of health and safety incidents by actively promoting good practices and appropriate behaviours.
• Ensure the achievement of key performance indicators (EHS, quality, delivery, performance, costs) and apply appropriate measures and solutions.
• Communicate with production teams and support functions such as tool design, programming, logistics, maintenance, project management, suppliers, etc.
• Hire, monitor training of employees and support team leaders.
• Actively participate in initiatives aimed at reducing non-quality and increasing efficiency.
• Facilitate change management and promote employee engagement.

What do you need to be successful?

• DEC or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, including a minimum of 3 years as a supervisor.
• French (fluent), English (functional).
• Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts (5S, lean manufacturing, tier-meetings, gamba walks, visual management, etc.).
• Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Comfortable working in an environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Be organized and able to multitask.
• Understand the various production issues and have a sense of anticipation.
• Team spirit, autonomy and ethical sense.
• Knowledge of manufacturing, programming and machining methods.Knowledge of logistics, planning tools and production monitoring (asset).
• Knowledge of quality criteria and inspection processes (asset).
• Good knowledge of ERP/MRP softwares such as SAP and ITDM (asset).

This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, however 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 international customers, suppliers or 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.