Senior Operations Supervisor - Jet Engine Assembly & Test

RTX; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center in the US seeks a Senior Operations Supervisor to lead jet engine assembly, test, and inspection operations. This role emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with exposure to high‑accountability production environments.

You will drive results, strengthen processes, and build high‑performing teams, guiding shifts to excellence and customer satisfaction. Strong leadership and problem‑solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of relevant experience; Or Advanced degree and 3 years of relevant experience; Or Associate degree with at least 7 years of relevant experience; Or High school diploma/GED with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience.
• Experience including supervisory and manufacturing management
• Aerospace/Aviation MRO expertise (preferred)

Responsibilities

• Achieve Operational Metrics: Support and meet performance goals for the assigned cell, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost.
• Budget Management: Oversee and manage capital and expense budgets for the assigned cell, ensuring responsible allocation of resources and adherence to financial plans.
• Production Execution: Ensure production and delivery schedules are met by effectively planning, monitoring progress, and executing timely contingency plans when needed.
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Identify, lead, and implement process improvement initiatives using continuous improvement methodologies to enhance product quality, reduce cycle times, and lower operational costs.
• Corrective Action Implementation: Execute timely and effective root‑cause corrective actions to maintain adherence to quality standards and prevent recurrence of issues.
• Workforce Management: Manage all aspects of the hourly workforce, including time and attendance, scheduling, performance feedback, training, communication, and recognition.
• Policy and Procedure Compliance: Administer company policies and procedures consistently to maintain compliance.
• EH&S Commitment: Demonstrate full adherence to Environmental Health & Safety policies by completing required training, enforcing safe work practices, and actively participating in applicable committee or program activities.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Manufacturing management

Aerospace knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Associate degree

High school diploma/GED

Job description

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney Columbus Engine Center in the US seeks a Senior Operations Supervisor to lead jet engine assembly, test, and inspection operations. This role emphasizes safety, quality, delivery, and cost, with exposure to high‑accountability production environments.

You will drive results, strengthen processes, and build high‑performing teams, guiding shifts to excellence and customer satisfaction. Strong leadership and problem‑solving are essential.