Materials Manager (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney, a leader in aircraft engines and power systems, seeks a Materials Manager for direct oversight of material flow on the North Berwick site in Maine. You will lead shop floor personnel, prioritize materials with cell leaders, and ensure accurate engine build commitments while coordinating vendor support.

The role emphasizes lean processes, continuous improvement, and accurate inventory across warehouses.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong facilitation and coaching skills to develop shop floor leaders.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and CORE concepts is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct shop floor personnel in execution of the unit plan.
• Provide direction to Cell Leaders on material prioritization.
• Create engine build and spares commitments and keep data accurate.
• Coordinate with materials for vendor assist scheduling and prioritization.
• Lead accruals, WIP, and aging management.
• Support Lean and continuous improvement to raise quality and throughput.
• Guide lean logistics transformation and material distribution to manufacturing cells.
• Ensure inventory accuracy across warehouses.
• Communicate policy and goals; conduct performance reviews and toolbox talks.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching skills

Lean manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Master’s degree

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location

US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

Date Posted

2026-10-12

Country

United States of America

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

The Materials Manager reports directly to the Business Unit Manager; in the absence of the Business Unit Manager, the Material Manager is responsible for all Business Unit material related functions.

• Direct Shop Floor personnel in execution of business unit plan.
• Provide direction to Manufacturing Cell Leaders and QA Leaders on prioritization of materials.
• Create Engine Build and Military spares commitments and ensure information is accurate and up to date.
• Work with materials organization on Vendor Assist and Temporary Vendor Assist scheduling and prioritization of critical BU commitments.
• Provide leadership and guidance to manage all accruals, WIP, QN and PPX aging.
• Support CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence), Lean and other continuous improvement techniques to develop and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing quality, throughput and delivery integrity.
• Support and participate in the execution of the lean logistic transformation plan.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a multi-skilled team engaged in the distribution of material to and from manufacturing cells and module assembly.
• Ensure inventory accuracy is maintained in all warehouses.
• Execute business decisions fairly, conduct annual performance reviews, hold regular toolbox meetings, provide two-way communications, consistent application of policy/work rules, clear, consistent communication of organizational goals and objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of experience in an manufacturing operations, materials management/materials planning, continuous improvement/process improvement, or related environment or OR a Master’s degree with 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, materials management/materials planning, continuous improvement/process improvement, or related environment
• In absence of a degree, High School diploma and 12 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, materials management/materials planning, continuous improvement/process improvement, or related environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Working knowledge of shop practices, processes and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of continuous improvement principles (e.g. Lean manufacturing, CORE, QCPC)

Qualifications We Prefer

• SAP
• Working knowledge of new product / process technologies.
• Demonstrated skill and success in team leadership, facilitation & coaching skills

Onsit e:

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.

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 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.