1st Shift Production Team Leader

Pratt & Whitney; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Annual incentive programs

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney seeks a highly motivated Cell Leader for the HSMC Vanes Business Unit in East Hartford. This onsite role focuses on leading a bargaining unit, driving improvements in safety, quality, and production, and coordinating with support groups to meet customer requirements.

You will guide daily operations, implement project initiatives, and foster a high-performance team culture. A strong background in lean/ACE practices and security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Engineering, or Business or equivalent shop/leadership experience.
• Experience leading in a union environment and with management levels.
• Lean manufacturing/ACE/QCPC-based continuous improvement experience.
• Active security clearance or ability to gain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to skilled HSMC-S bargaining unit employees.
• Lead employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts.
• Drive safety, quality, production, procurement, and cost improvements through ACE/related systems.
• Perform daily supervisor duties along with project management and cross-functional coordination.
• Establish work schedules aligned with customer needs and resources.
• Lead team building via toolbox talks and effective communications.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Team Building

Effective Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree (Operations/Engineering/Business)

Associates Degree + 5+ years leadership

Job description

Pratt & Whitney seeks a highly motivated Cell Leader for the HSMC Vanes Business Unit in East Hartford. This onsite role focuses on leading a bargaining unit, driving improvements in safety, quality, and production, and coordinating with support groups to meet customer requirements.

You will guide daily operations, implement project initiatives, and foster a high-performance team culture. A strong background in lean/ACE practices and security clearance is required.