Sr. Operations Supervisor - 3rd Shift (Onsite)

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

Company Overview

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.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market.

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday (11:00pm – 7:00am). Relocation assistance will be provided.

U.S. Citizenship / Immigration Status Requirements

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: This job requires a U.S. Person. A U.S. Person is a lawful permanent resident as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3). U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, U.S. permanent residents, or individuals granted refugee or asylee status in the U.S. are considered U.S. persons. For a complete definition of “U.S. Person” go here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-22/chapter-I/subchapter-M/part-120/subpart-C/section-120.62

Security Clearance

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required; Security Clearance Status: Not Required.

What You Will Do

• 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 to achieve operational targets.
• Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Materials, and other cross‑functional teams to resolve production challenges.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement projects to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Manage staffing, scheduling, performance management, and employee development for the overnight shift.
• Make sound decisions in a fast‑paced production environment.

Qualifications

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or
• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience supervising teams.
• Experience driving safety, quality, and productivity initiatives.
• Experience in Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience using ERP/ MRP Systems (i.e SAP , Solumina)
• Experience supervising production teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience providing leadership, communication, and problem‑solving support in operational environments.
• Experience working in aerospace or other highly regulated manufacturing environments.
• Experience developing employees and building high‑performing teams.
• Experience applying analytical methods and data‑driven decision‑making in operations.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
• Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance
• Autism Benefit
• Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• And more!

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Privacy 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.