Manufacturing/Production Supervisor - 3rd Shift

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

Prattwhitney is seeking a Production Supervisor for the 3rd shift in Andover, MA. This role involves overseeing a team of 15-20 employees in a manufacturing operations cell to ensure quality and delivery goals are met.

The ideal candidate should have supervisory experience and a solid background in a CNC machine shop, preferably within the aerospace/defense sector. Benefits include comprehensive insurance options and performance incentive programs.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience or advanced degree with at least 3 years.
• Experience in a CNC machine shop, preferably in aerospace/defense.
• Ability to lead a team with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Execute schedule and cost management.
• Hire, train, and develop employees.
• Lead safety improvement projects.

Skills

Supervisory and leadership experience

CNC machining knowledge

Lean and Six-Sigma implementation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

Production Supervisor (3rd shift) – Andover, MA. This role oversees a manufacturing operations cell of 15‑20 employees, leading the team in a fast‑paced environment to meet contractual quality, cost and delivery goals.

Responsibilities

• Execute schedule and cost management.
• Plan workforce and forecast staffing needs.
• Hire, train, and develop employees.
• Track time and attendance.
• Manage area layout and process flow.
• Control capital and overhead costs.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead safety improvement projects and maintain a safe work environment.
• Collaborate daily with manufacturing engineering, maintenance, production control, finance, and program management.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives using Six‑Sigma and Lean methodologies.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience (or an advanced degree with at least 3 years). Supervisory, leadership and/or manufacturing experience required.
• Experience working in or guiding a CNC machine shop, preferably in the aerospace/defense industry.
• Proficiency in assigning, managing and measuring work assignments to completion.
• Track record of implementing Lean or Six‑Sigma projects.
• Ability to lead a team‑based manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong skills with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access) and/or SAP.
• U.S. citizenship and active transferable DoD Confidential clearance or ability to obtain interim clearance prior to start.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability.
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts.
• Employee assistance program, parental leave, paid time off and holidays.
• Employee Scholar Program and incentive compensation programs (annual short‑term and/or long‑term), contingent on position level and collective‑bargaining agreement.

Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 USD.

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.