Senior Manager, Operation

Prattwhitney; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is seeking a senior manufacturing leader to plan and direct the facility’s value streams, drive LEAN production, and ensure on-time delivery in a high‑tempo aerospace environment.

You will lead an Operations team of 120+ staff, drive automation and Industry 4.0 initiatives, and collaborate across departments to uphold EH&S and quality while sustaining cost performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering or a relevant discipline with at least 10 years aerospace/manufacturing experience.
• People-management experience leading an Operations team of 120+ staff including Cell Leaders.
• Strong engineering and technical capabilities; able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Proactive team player with leadership and ability to perform under pressure.
• Customer-focused and responsive to manufacturing demands.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct the facility’s product value streams to meet Quality and On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Implement LEAN production systems and processes that align with the facility’s vision while ensuring regulatory airworthiness and EH&S compliance.
• Coordinate with other departments on customer requirements and material support to ensure smooth workshop operations and on-time delivery.
• Meet key performance metrics including EH&S, Quality, Financial, Productivity, Cost and Delivery commitments.
• Establish and execute production budgets, cost control, labor productivity, capacity utilization and inventory cost plans.
• Coach and develop staff, manage disciplinary matters, build capabilities through training, and support Lean Transformation.

Skills

People management

Engineering expertise

Analytical skills

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Country: Singapore

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

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.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.