Senior Manager, Operation

RTX; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Scholarship program

Health benefits

Certifications

Overtime benefits

Company transport

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, in Singapore seeks an experienced Operations leader to plan and direct the factory's value streams, drive LEAN initiatives, and ensure on-time delivery. The role requires strong engineering background and a track record of managing 120+ staff, with focus on EH&S and quality performance.

Lead cross-functional teams, oversee budgets, productivity, and automation projects, and push continuous improvement to meet customer demands in a fast-paced manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in engineering or related discipline.
• 10+ years of relevant aerospace/manufacturing experience.
• Proven people-management of large teams (>120).

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct facility value streams to meet quality and on-time delivery.
• Implement LEAN production systems aligning with facility goals.
• Coordinate with departments on customer requirements and material support.
• Meet EH&S, quality, financial, productivity, and delivery KPIs.
• Establish and manage production budgets, cost control, and labor efficiency.
• Coach staff, manage performance, and develop talent.
• Build capabilities through training and experience-based learning.
• Lead Lean Transformation and CORE culture initiatives.
• Collaborate on Industry 4.0 initiatives across the site.
• Partner on new product introductions with stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance customer satisfaction and engagement.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

People management

Quality & EH&S

Regulatory compliance

Industrial engineering

Operations leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Lean tools

Automation

Industry 4.0

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-02

Country: Singapore

Location: SG-01-SINGAPORE-051A ~ 51 Seletar Aerospace View ~ 51 SELETAR AEROSPACE VIEW, P&W Manufacturing Services

Position Role Type: Unspecified

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power units for commercial, military and business aircraft. Through industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon – RTX pushes the limits of technology and science to redefine how we connect and protect our world.
We are advancing aviation, engineering integrated defense systems, and developing next-generation technology solutions and manufacturing to help global customers address their most critical challenges. Make a difference with a career at Pratt & Whitney.

What You Will Do

• Plan, organize and direct the facility’s product value streams to meet and exceed customer expectations in Quality and On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Implement LEAN production systems and processes that align with the Manufacturing Facility’s vision and objectives while ensuring compliance with regulatory airworthiness and EH&S requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments on matters such as customer requirements and material support to ensure the smooth operation of the workshop and achieve on-time delivery.
• Meet key performance metrics, including EH&S, Quality, Financial, Productivity, Cost and Delivery commitments.
• Establish and execute production budgets, cost-control management, labor efficiency, manpower deployment and productivity measurement, equipment capacity utilization and investment, and inventory cost plans.
• Coach, counsel and appraise staff performance, manage disciplinary matters, identify workforce needs and develop talent.
• Build employees’ capabilities through technical-skills competency training and experience-based learning.
• Lead the site’s Lean Transformation journey, drive the CORE culture and support automation initiatives.
• Collaborate on all Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Partner with relevant stakeholders to implement new product introductions.
• Drive behaviors through continuous improvement to strengthen a sustainable culture of Customer Satisfaction, EH&S, Quality, Employee Engagement and Learning.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline, with a minimum of 10 years of relevant working experience in an aerospace or manufacturing environment.
• People-management experience leading an Operations team of more than 120 employees, including Cell Leaders and Manufacturing Technicians.
• Strong engineering and technical capabilities.
• Demonstrated success working in a high-energy, fast-paced manufacturing environment, with the ability to adapt to changing business conditions.
• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills, with strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proactive team player with strong leadership qualities, drive and the ability to perform effectively under pressure.
• Forward-thinking and capable of ensuring that the entire unit remains customer-focused and responsive to the demands of a challenging manufacturing environment.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading Lean Transformation and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Experience driving the CORE culture within a manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Experience supporting or implementing new product introductions.
• Strong experience in production budgeting, cost control, labor productivity and capacity planning.

What We Offer

• Career and skills development opportunities.
• Employee scholarship program for further education.
• Comprehensive health, medical and dental benefits.
• On-the-job training and in-house/external certifications.
• Competitive renumeration package.
• Allowance and overtime benefits where appliable.
• Company transport provided. (Varies from Site to Site)

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