Production Control Working Lead AWW2

RTX; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Scholar Program

Holidays

Job summary

RTX Corporation's Pratt & Whitney in Columbus, GA seeks a Materials Working Lead for the AIM Mod Center. This hands-on leadership role coordinates daily production, coaches teammates, resolves material issues, and ensures safety, quality and on-time work.

Weekend night shift: Friday to Sunday, 6:30 pm to 6:30 am. You will monitor WIP, plan jobs, support cell setup, and drive improvements with RCCA, 6S and EH&S practices while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, production control or logistics.
• Experience operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily work assignments and production priorities, ensuring team members have the skills, training, tools, materials, and resources needed to meet business goals.
• Provide hands-on production floor support by monitoring WIP, planning upcoming jobs, supporting cell setup, operating equipment, and resolving material, tooling, fixture, and equipment issues.
• Lead, coach, and engage team members by reinforcing standard work, safety, quality, and productivity expectations and providing performance feedback.
• Monitor and communicate production performance, track daily output and metrics, and partner with Cell Leaders and cross-functional teams to address issues and keep production on track.
• Support quality and problem-solving activities, including resolving non-conformances, QNs, SAP holds, FAI and hold tags, gage calibration issues, and equipment-related quality concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement and workplace excellence through RCCA, 6S, EH&S inspections, process improvements, and RIDII activities within the assigned work area.
• Manage materials, consumables, tooling, and production resources, including expediting material movement, coordinating supplies, and managing tool repairs and fixtures.
• Completion of training on Weekend Day shift (4-8 weeks)

Skills

Manufacturing experience

PIV operation

Team leadership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

SAP manufacturing

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-20 Country: United States of America Location: US-GA-MIDLAND-MPC ~ 8801/8987 Macon Rd ~ BLDG MPC 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 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.

Job Summary:

Pratt & Whitney is looking for a Materials Working Lead to support our Airfoil & Isothermal Manufacturing (AIM) Mod Center in Columbus, GA. In this hands‑on leadership role, you’ll help coordinate daily production activities, support and coach team members, resolve production and material issues, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. This is a Weekend Night Shift position: Friday – Sunday, 6:30 pm – 6:30 am

What You Will Do:

• Coordinate daily work assignments and production priorities, ensuring team members have the skills, training, tools, materials, and resources needed to meet business goals.
• Provide hands‑on production floor support by monitoring WIP, planning upcoming jobs, supporting cell setup, operating equipment, and resolving material, tooling, fixture, and equipment issues.
• Lead, coach, and engage team members by reinforcing standard work, safety, quality, and productivity expectations and providing performance feedback.
• Monitor and communicate production performance, track daily output and metrics, and partner with Cell Leaders and cross‑functional teams to address issues and keep production on track.
• Support quality and problem‑solving activities, including resolving non‑conformances, QNs, SAP holds, FAI and hold tags, gage calibration issues, and equipment‑related quality concerns.
• Drive continuous improvement and workplace excellence through RCCA, 6S, EH&S inspections, process improvements, and RIDII activities within the assigned work area.
• Manage materials, consumables, tooling, and production resources, including expediting material movement, coordinating supplies, and managing tool repairs and fixtures.
• Completion of training on Weekend Day shift (4-8 weeks)

Qualifications You Must Have:

• High School Diploma or GED
• 4+ years of experience in manufacturing, production control or logistics
• Experience operating Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV)

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working in an SAP manufacturing or Make-to-Order environment.
• Previous experience leading, training, or mentoring team members.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills with the ability to influence others and drive toward common goals.
• Experience with continuous improvement, 6S, RCCA, or other manufacturing improvement processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow procedures

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
• Short-term and long-term disability, plus parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional support.
• Employee Scholar Program with no waiting period.
• Generous paid time off includes 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, and 12 paid government holidays.

What is my role type?

In addition to transforming the future of flight, we are also transforming how and where we work. We’ve introduced role types to help you understand how you will operate in our blended work environment. This role is: Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines. 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. 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.