Senior Manager, Operation

globalhr; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

On-the-job training

Health benefits

Company transport

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney is seeking a senior operations leader in Singapore to direct value streams, implement Lean practices, and ensure on-time delivery in a high-energy aerospace manufacturing environment.

You will lead cross-functional teams, drive continuous improvement, and align with EH&S and quality objectives while developing talent and advancing Industry 4.0 initiatives.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline with at least 10 years of aerospace/manufacturing experience.
• Proven people-management experience leading an Operations team of 120+.
• Strong engineering and technical capabilities.
• Experience with Lean transformation and Industry 4.0 initiatives preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and direct facility value streams to meet customer expectations for quality and on-time delivery.
• Implement LEAN production systems in line with facility vision and EH&S requirements.
• Coordinate with other departments on customer needs and material support for smooth operation.
• Meet KPIs across EH&S, quality, productivity, cost and delivery commitments.
• Establish production budgets, manage costs, and optimize capacity and inventory.
• Coach and develop staff, manage performance and succession needs.
• Lead Lean Transformation journey and automation initiatives.
• Collaborate on Industry 4.0 initiatives and new product introductions.
• Drive continuous improvement to sustain customer satisfaction and engagement.

Skills

LEAN

Operations management

Team leadership

Quality control

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

ERP systems

Forecasting

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)

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.