Senior Manager, MRO Continuous Improvement

Pratt & Whitney; Longueuil; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension and savings plan with employer

Group insurance program

Opportunities for advancement

Merit or recognition program

Health and wellness program

Recreational and sports club

Nearby daycares

Transit and free parking

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney Canada seeks a Continuous Improvement Senior Manager to lead CI projects within the global MRO strategy. Based in St-Hubert and on site, you will guide vision, training, and change management across the MRO network.

You will drive standard work, use tools like SIPOC, VSM, and RCA, and coach teams to sustain a CI culture while advancing performance and cost efficiency.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in aerospace or manufacturing with CI focus or 5 years with advanced degree.
• Proven experience leading CI initiatives across manufacturing and business functions.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence across all levels.
• Fluency in English for reading, writing and technical communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead and implement CI initiatives across the ORGANIZATION aligning with CORE OS.
• Define CI vision, provide training and coaching for St-Hubert facility and others.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to standardize work protocols.
• Oversee project lifecycle from ideation to execution and change management.
• Partner with value streams to apply best practices and analytical tools.
• Coach personnel to embed a continuous improvement culture.

Skills

Lean principles

Change management

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in aerospace or manufacturing

Advanced degree (Master/PhD)

ACE Associate/Practitioner OR CORE Apprentice/Champion certification

Continuous improvement diploma or certification

Tools

SIPOC

Impact/Maturity analysis

MFA

QCPC

3P

VSM

RCA

Job description

About Pratt & Whitney Canada

Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in the aerospace industry, headquartered in Longueuil, Quebec. We manufacture next-generation engines that power the world’s largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.

For nearly 100 years, we have pioneered advancements in engine development, supporting cargo and equipment transportation, wildfire suppression, and passenger travel.

An Employer of Choice

Pratt & Whitney Canada was recognized as one of Canada’s Top 10 Employers in 2025 by Forbes and ranked #1 in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. Our headquarters is also listed among the top employers in the Montreal region. These accolades reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, Canada, and worldwide.

Why Join The Team?

The P&WC Customer Service team is currently seeking a Continuous Improvement Senior Manager, MRO to govern continuous improvement projects in support of the global Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) organization’s strategy.

This role is critical to ensuring the organization meets its operational performance objectives while optimizing costs and enhancing both customer and employee experience.

This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday, with flexible hours, based in St-Hubert and performed entirely on site.

Job description

The Continuous Improvement Senior Manager plays a pivotal role in enhancing the organization’s performance. Reporting to the Director, MRO Strategy, Transformation & Performance, this position offers a unique opportunity to lead and implement initiatives as part of our CORE Operating System (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence).

Based at our St-Hubert facility, the candidate will define and implement our continuous improvement vision while providing training, continuous improvement coaching and change management needs for the St-Hubert Facility, as well as for other P&WC MRO facilities.

What will your day-to-day look like?

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and optimize processes, establishing standard work protocols.
• Oversee the execution of continuous improvement initiatives within individual departments and the entire organization, managing all aspects from idea generation to project execution and change management.
• Partner with business unit and value stream owners to implement best practices and industry-leading process improvement tools, such as SIPOC, Impact/Maturity analysis, MFA, QCPC, 3P, VSM, and RCA.
• Coach and train key personnel to foster a continuous improvement culture, providing ongoing support and resources.
• Coordinate with the CORE central team to ensure alignment with the organization's operating system standards.
• Support the sustainability and growth of the central council by networking with other CORE leaders and sharing best practices.
• Act as an advocate for elevating the organization's operating system program to benchmark levels through innovation, culture transformation, training, and effective communication.

What you need to be successful:

• A Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 8 years of experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment with a focus on continuous improvement, or an Advanced Degree with a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience
• Proven experience in a similar role with a focus on continuous improvement in both manufacturing and business environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate a high level of curiosity to identify improvement opportunities. Experience managing projects, from inception to completion. Strong knowledge of Lean principles & tools such as: 6S, VSM, and Kaizen.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• ACE Associate or Practitioner certification, or CORE Apprentice or Champion certification.
• Continuous improvement diploma or certification. Experienced in applying the Six Sigma toolset.
• Familiarity with digital transformation, new technologies, and industry best practices in Aerospace and MRO, in a manufacturing environment.
• This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, it requires a very good knowledge of English to read and understand, on a daily basis, documentation and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and 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?