3rd-Shift Manufacturing Team Leader

Prattwhitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Parental leave

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Scholar Program

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

RTX in Asheville, NC is seeking a production supervisor to direct daily operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, on‑time delivery. You will lead a manufacturing team, plan schedules, and align resources with customer needs and financial goals.

The role emphasizes disciplined SPS execution, accountability, and strong cross‑functional collaboration. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s with extensive manufacturing experience or a Master’s with relevant leadership exposure, along

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of manufacturing/operations experience or a Master’s degree with 2+ years of manufacturing/operations experience.
• 2+ years of leadership experience in an operations or manufacturing setting.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts.
• Security clearance status: Not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to employees and lead engagement and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform daily supervisory duties, project management, effective communication, and execution with support group members.
• Establish work schedules and monthly delivery plans that align with resource availability, customer needs, and financial obligations.
• Lead team‑building through daily toolbox meetings, effective communication, and development of an efficient, responsive team.
• Achieve target performance levels through disciplined execution of the Standard Production System (SPS), including tiered accountability, visual management, and Leader Standard Work.
• Demonstrate clear focus on accountability, rapid root‑cause identification, and implementation of corrective actions.
• Drive a strong problem‑solving culture using continuous‑improvement tools.
• Champion sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction.
• Communicate requirements to peers to ensure smooth process flow.
• Hold employees accountable while maintaining strong working relationships.
• Promote a world‑class safety culture and respond promptly to EH&S requirements.
• Control quality, productivity, and process flow to meet MRP requirements while ensuring high customer satisfaction.
• Work third‑shift (weekday over‑nights) with a shift premium.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

ACE/CORE

QCPC

Team leadership

Excel

Influencing objectives

Education

Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing/operations

Master’s degree in manufacturing/operations

Tools

Excel

Job description

RTX in Asheville, NC is seeking a production supervisor to direct daily operations, drive continuous improvement, and ensure safe, on‑time delivery. You will lead a manufacturing team, plan schedules, and align resources with customer needs and financial goals.

The role emphasizes disciplined SPS execution, accountability, and strong cross‑functional collaboration. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s with extensive manufacturing experience or a Master’s with relevant leadership exposure, along