Overnight Operations Lead: Lean & Safety Focus

Prattwhitney; New York (NY); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

3 weeks vacation

401(k) plan with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Student Loan Repayment Program

Life insurance and disability coverage

Parental leave benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to lead and supervise 3rd shift production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. You will coach hourly employees, drive lean initiatives, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve production challenges.

The role requires a university degree or advanced degree with 3–5+ years of supervision experience, and a proven track record in safety, quality, and productivity improvements within manufacturing.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent; 5+ years supervising experience, or an advanced degree with 3+ years in a related role.
• Experience driving safety, quality, and productivity initiatives in manufacturing.
• Experience supervising teams and coordinating cross-functional activities.
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Solumina) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise 3rd Shift production operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals.
• Provide daily leadership, coaching, and development for hourly employees and team leads.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
• Monitor production performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and other teams to resolve challenges.
• Ensure compliance with policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, performance management, and development for overnight shift.
• Make sound decisions in a fast-paced production environment.

Skills

Leadership

Supervising teams

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

SAP

Solumina

MS Office

Job description

RTX is seeking a Senior Production Supervisor to lead and supervise 3rd shift production operations, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals. You will coach hourly employees, drive lean initiatives, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve production challenges.

The role requires a university degree or advanced degree with 3–5+ years of supervision experience, and a proven track record in safety, quality, and productivity improvements within manufacturing.