Cell Leader / Supervisor - 3rd Shift

globalhr; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differential

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney site in Asheville, NC seeks a seasoned supervisor for the 3rd shift to lead daily production, drive safety, quality, and delivery against MRP demands.

You will apply Lean and continuous improvement methods, manage schedules, mentor team members, and report to operations leadership as you build a high-performing, cost-conscious production group.

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 required.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Provide direction to employees.
• Lead employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform daily supervisor responsibilities, project management, effective communication, and execution with support group members.
• Establish work schedules and monthly delivery plans considering resource availability that align with customer needs and satisfy financial obligations.
• 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.
• Achieve target performance levels through disciplined execution of the Standard Production System (SPS) including tiered accountability, visual management systems, and Leader Standard Work.
• Demonstrate focus on accountability to daily results, rapid root-cause identification, and corrective actions.
• Drive development of a strong problem-solving culture through application of tools.
• Champion sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, procurement, and cost reduction through the system’s elements.
• Communicate to peers requirements at supporting processes to ensure smooth process flow.
• Hold employees accountable while maintaining a good working relationship.
• Drive world-class safety culture and respond to EH&S requirements promptly.
• Control quality, productivity, and process flow to meet MRP requirements while ensuring customer happiness.
• Shift is 3rd shift (weekday over-nights) with shift premium.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Team leadership

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing/operations

Master's degree in manufacturing/operations

Tools

Excel

Job description

Date Posted

2026-07-20

Country

United States of America

Location

US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

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

• Providing direction to employees.
• Leading employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform daily supervisor responsibilities, project management, effective communication, and execution with support group members.
• Establish work schedules and monthly delivery plans considering resource availability that align with customer needs and satisfy financial obligations.
• 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.
• Achieve target performance levels through disciplined execution of the Standard Production System (SPS) including but not limited to:
• Tiered accountability
• Visual management system(s)
• Leader Standard Work
• Demonstrate clear focus on accountability to daily results, rapid identification of root cause and effective implementation of corrective actions
• Drive development of a strong problem-solving culture, through application of tools
• Champion sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction through the system’s various elements
• Communicate to peers requirements at supporting process to ensure smooth process flow.
• Hold employees accountable while maintaining a key working relationship.
• Drive World-class safety culture is maintained and respond to all EH&S requirements promptly.
• Control quality, productivity, and process flow to meet MRP requirements while ensuring a high level of customer happiness.
• This is a 3rd shift position (weekday over-nights). There is a shift premium associated with the compensation for this shift.

Qualifications You Must Have

• 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 required.
• U.S. citizenship required due to government contracts.

Qualifications We Value

• Clear, concise and effective communicator.
• Experience working with all levels of management.
• Highly self-directed, quick learner, with a strong drive for results.
• Experience with Continuous Improvement principles (lean manufacturing, ACE/CORE, QCPC, etc.).
• Consistent track record in team leadership roles.
• Ability to plan projects and to craft clear written/verbal/analytical/org skills to influence business objectives.
• Computer proficiency in Excel a plus.

What We Offer

• This position offers a shift differential while working on 2nd Shift / Weekend Night Shift
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays

This position is classified as

Onsite: 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 attendselect 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.

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 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.

Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, 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, and 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.