Manufacturing Supervisor (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

Prattwhitney; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 62,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation for newly hire

Generous 401(k) plan with employer-m��

Employee Scholar Program (ESP)

Life insurance and disability coverage

Employee Assistance Plan

Job summary

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations and supervise a team of production employees in a fast-paced aerospace environment. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and cost while partnering with cross-functional teams to improve performance.

The onsite position is based in Santa Isabel, PR; relocation is not offered. You will manage production flow, staffing, and scheduling to meet client commitments and uphold high standards of

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with at least 2 years in manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and Spanish.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations and manage shop floor activities.
• Lead and coach production employees, assign work, monitor performance.
• Coordinate schedules, staffing, and workflow to meet customer commitments.
• Monitor metrics and drive corrective actions to improve productivity.
• Ensure quality systems compliance and support audits.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Maintain safe operations and environmental health standards.
• Interface with customers to resolve issues and ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Bilingual English and Spanish

Leadership

Communication

Team development

Supervisory experience

Production planning

Workforce scheduling

Shop floor management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Quality systems

Aerospace experience

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Manufacturing Supervisor

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Manufacturing Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations and supervise a team of production employees in a fast-paced aerospace environment. In this role, you will oversee shop floor activities, workforce planning, production scheduling, and operational performance while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will partner with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement, resolve production challenges, and support the successful execution of manufacturing operations. Your mission: To lead a high-performing production team that delivers quality products on schedule, drives operational excellence, and continuously improves manufacturing performance while supporting Collins Aerospace's commitment to safety, customer satisfaction, and innovation.

Location and Work Requirements

This onsite position is based at our Santa Isabel, PR location. You must be residing in Puerto Rico at the time of starting employment. Relocation is not offered.

What You Will Do

• Supervise daily manufacturing operations, including shop floor activities, workforce management, and production flow to ensure safety, quality, and delivery objectives are achieved.
• Lead and coach production employees by assigning work, setting priorities, monitoring performance, and fostering employee development.
• Coordinate production schedules, staffing, and workflow to meet customer commitments and maximize operational efficiency.
• Monitor production metrics, identify performance gaps, and implement corrective actions to improve productivity and reduce downtime.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards by verifying documentation, supporting audits, and driving corrective and preventive actions.
• Partner with Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and other cross-functional teams to resolve production and material issues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, cost reduction efforts, and manufacturing process enhancements to improve operational performance.
• Coordinate material availability and logistics activities to minimize production disruptions and maintain manufacturing schedules.
• Drive a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and environmental, health, and safety standards.
• Interface with internal and external customers to resolve operational issues and ensure exceptional service and on-time delivery.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience, with specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices.
• Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating in English and Spanish, both verbally and in writing.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Previous supervisory experience in manufacturing operations or a similar production environment.
• Experience with production planning, workforce scheduling, and shop floor management.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma.
• Experience supporting quality systems and manufacturing process improvements.
• Experience working in aerospace, defense, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries.

What We Offer

Some of our competitive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
• Participation in the Employee Scholar Program (ESP)
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 8 free counseling sessions
• And more!

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.