Cell Leader/Manufacturing Supervisor (1st Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee assistance program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays in accordance with business

Job summary

RTX (Pratt & Whitney) is seeking an onsite leader in East Hartford to direct skilled bargaining unit employees and drive engagement and continuous improvement. You will lead safety, quality, production, and cost-reduction initiatives and perform daily supervisor duties along with project management responsibilities.

Responsibilities include scheduling, team-building, and effective communication to grow an efficient, responsive team while reinforcing ACE/quality standards across operations. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Engineering, or Business with 3+ years of leadership experience with specialized knowledge
• or technical/operational practices and/or shop environment experience or Associates Degree with 5+ years of leadership experience with specialized knowledge
• or technical/operational practices and/or shop environment experience OR in lieu of degree, 7+ years of leadership experience with specialized knowledge or technical/operational practices and/or shop environment experience
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts

Responsibilities

• Providing direction to skilled HSMC-S bargaining unit employees
• Leading employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts
• Lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction through the system’s various elements.
• Perform daily supervisor responsibilities, project management, effective communication and execution with support group members.
• Establish work schedules taking into account customer requirements, resource availability and other priorities
• Provide leadership and direction with an emphasis on team building through daily toolbox meetings, effective communications, and in developing an efficient team that is responsive to production requirements and changes
• Delegate effectively to develop personnel and balance workload
• Work dedicatedly to address issues and engage the workforce in achieving cell goals
• Demonstrate a 100% dedication to Quality, Environment Health and Safety (EHS) and Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE)
• Understanding and ability to drive quality and customer satisfaction through ACE operating system

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Project Management

Safety & Quality

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering/Operations

Associate Degree with leadership experience

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-11-10

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CT-EAST HARTFORD-ETC ~ 400 Main St ~ BLDG ETC

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do:

In this role you will be proving direction to skilled HSMC-S bargaining unit employees, leading employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts.

Additionally, you will lead to sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction through the system’s various elements. In conjunction with daily supervisor responsibilities, project management, effective communication and execution with support group members is critical to the department’s success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Providing direction to skilled HSMC-S bargaining unit employees
• Leading employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts
• Lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction through the system’s various elements.
• Perform daily supervisor responsibilities, project management, effective communication and execution with support group members.
• Establish work schedules taking into account customer requirements, resource availability and other priorities
• Provide leadership and direction with an emphasis on team building through daily toolbox meetings, effective communications, and in developing an efficient team that is responsive to production requirements and changes
• Delegate effectively to develop personnel and balance workload
• Work dedicatedly to address issues and engage the workforce in achieving cell goals
• Demonstrate a 100% dedication to Quality, Environment Health and Safety (EHS) and Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE)
• Understanding and ability to drive quality and customer satisfaction through ACE operating system

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Operations, Engineering, Business with 3+ years of leadership experience with specialized knowledge
• or technical/operational practices and/or shop environment experience or Associates Degree with 5+ years of leadership experience with specialized knowledge
• or technical/operational practices and/or shop environment experience OR in lieu of degree, 7+ years of leadership experience with specialized knowledge or technical/operational practices and/or shop environment experience
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts

Qualifications We Value:

• Clear, concise and effective communicator
• Experience working with all levels of management and experience in a union environment
• Highly self-directed, quick learner, with a strong drive for results.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement principles (lean manufacturing, ACE, QCPC, etc.)
• Consistent track record in team leadership roles
• Active security clearance and/or ability to gain one
• Computer proficiency in Excel a plus

Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

Candidates will learn more about role type and current site status throughout the recruiting process. For onsite and hybrid roles, commuting to and from the assigned site is the employee’s personal responsibility

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on‑site, hybrid or remote.

Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• life insurance
• short-term disability
• long-term disability
• 401(k) match
• flexible spending accounts
• flexible work schedules
• employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• parental leave
• paid time off
• holidays
• Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.
• Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.