Team Leader Cell 55 - 1st Shift (Onsite)

Prattwhitney; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Life, short/long term disability

Paid time off including vacation, sick

401-K with company match

Other benefits

Job summary

RTX is seeking a production supervisor in Grand Prairie, Texas to lead layout, machine operation, inspection, welding, and material prep for aircraft components. You will manage flow, schedules, and training while coordinating with other supervisors to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with safety and procedural instructions.

The role requires a HS diploma or GED with 2+ years of relevant supervisory experience; FAA repair station experience and A&P eligibility are a plus.

Qualifications

• HS diploma (or GED) required.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• FAA repair station experience preferred.
• Experience leading skilled craftsmen in production/refurbishing.
• Experience using SAP and Solumina.

Responsibilities

• Lead production flow, productivity, reliability, and costs.
• Oversee plasma, cathodic arc, and other processes on aircraft components.
• Act as a chief supporter for continuous improvement and CORE initiatives.
• Support EH&S initiatives in the cell.
• Train employees and assign duties.
• Set production schedules and track work in process.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Production planning

Problem solving

Communication

SAP

Solumina

FAA/repair knowledge

Education

HS diploma or GED

Tools

SAP

Solumina

Job description

What You Will Do

Leads workers engaged in layout and machine operating, inspection, welding or material preparation/finishing of aircraft components by performing the following duties:

• Manages production flow, productivity, reliability, and costs.
• Oversees activities such as plasma, cathodic arc, and other processes on a variety of aircraft components.
• Chief supporter in the cell for continuous improvement and all CORE initiatives.
• Chief supporter in the cell for all EH&S initiatives.
• May serve as supervisor in the absence of the Business Unit Manager.
• Trains employees in the performance of tasks related to their area of expertise.
• Sets production schedules, tracks work in process, troubleshoots and solves problems associated with production.
• Sets work schedules, schedules work duties and overtime.
• Evaluates employee performance and addresses employee discipline.
• Aids in interpreting specifications, blueprints, and job orders for workers, and assists in assigning duties.
• Ensures compliance with all relevant work instructions (SOI’s, DOI’s, OPM’s, etc.).
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Strives for turnaround time improvement and 100% on-time delivery.
• Ensures company policies and procedures are complied with and understood.
• Holds monthly toolbox meetings.
• Maintains a clean and organized cell.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

You Must Have: HS diploma (or equivalent, e.g., G.E.D. in the US) with a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience.

• More than two (2) years of working experience plus a demonstrated ability to effectively supervise co-workers.
• Previous experience in a FAA repair station desired.
• Previous experience leading skilled craftsmen in a production or refurbishing environment.
• Previous experience using SAP and Solumina.
• A & P license or eligibility for a FAA repairman’s certificate is a plus.

What We Offer

• Medical, dental, vision benefits
• Life, short term disability, long term disability benefits
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, holidays
• 401-K with company match
• Other innovative benefits including deals and discounts

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.