Materials Operations Manager Jobs in Gilman, CT (NOW HIRING)

Date Posted:
2026-06-22
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-CT-MIDDLETOWN-220A ~ Aircraft Rd ~ BLDG 220A
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.
Pratt & Whitney is working to once again transform the future of flight-designing, building and servicing engines unlike any the world has ever seen. And because transformation begins from within, we're seeking the people to drive it. So, calling all curious.
Come ready to explore and you'll find a place where your talent takes flight-beyond the borders of title, a country or your comfort zone. Bring your passion and commitment and we'll welcome you into a tight-knit team that takes our mission personally. Channel your drive to make a difference into shaping an organization and an industry that's evolving fast to the future.
Where the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up.
Are you ready to go beyond?
What You Will Do:
The Compression Systems Module Center (CSMC) organization is in search of a Materials Shop Floor Control Specialist responsible for driving our materials and logistics transformation.
The Materials Shop Floor Control Specialist's responsibilities include executing materials transformation initiatives and driving a strategic materials management architecture. It will include the releasing of material, managing handling methods, kitting and material movement following the fundamentals of line back logistics.
Success will be measured by developing strategies and executing goals with the business units/departments and objectives to meet capacity requirements, inventory controls, cost reduction objectives, on time delivery, and control tower measures. The individual will have the opportunity to work directly with CSMC administration, materials, operations and 3PL organizations as well as the internal manufacturing groups to redefine processes, execute on business requirements and deliver to customer expectations.

• Provide leadership and direction with emphasis on change management.
• You should excel at forward thinking and insure that CSMC is transforming to meet the customer demands of a difficult manufacturing environment. Successful individuals will:
• Execute strategies and oversee activities through multiple organizations
• Establish and execute standards and expectations for work effort and performance. Give constant feedback on performance to those standards
• Implement lean manufacturing measures to insure value streams and shop operations are balanced at all times and/or to be able to identify areas of opportunity quickly
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders and other organizations to ensure customer happiness.
• Communicate to peers and management, the requirements that support processes to ensure smooth production flow.
• Establish system architecture designs that take into account customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's Degree combined and 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, materials management/materials planning, quality, or related environment or ORa Master's degree combined with 3 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, materials management/materials planning, quality, or related environment
• In absence of a degree, a High School Diploma/GED and 9 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, materials management/materials planning, quality, or related environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Bachelor's degree
• Aerospace industry experience
• Experience utilizing SAP operating system
• Solumina
• Power BI and Oracle Data Management Tables
• Advanced knowledge of materials management strategies, Lean manufacturing system design and shop floor management
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles (e.g. Lean manufacturing, CORE, QCPC)
• CPIM certification or willingness to earn

Learn More & Apply Now:
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.
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.
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.
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