Production Supervisor – Cutter grind
Pratt & Whitney
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Pratt & Whitney Canada (P&WC) is a global leader in aerospace innovation, proudly headquartered in Longueuil Quebec since 1928. We design and manufacture next-generation aircraft engines that power the world's largest fleet of business, general aviation, and regional aircraft and helicopters.
For nearly 100 years, our teams have been at the forefront of propulsion technology, pushing boundaries to make flight more efficient and reliable. Our engines support missions that truly matter, from transporting people and essential goods, to enabling emergency medical services, humanitarian operations, and wildfire suppression around the world.
An Employer of Choice
Pratt & Whitney Canada was named one of Canada's Best Employers for 2026 by Forbes, marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned this recognition. Pratt & Whitney Canada also ranked #1 employer in the aerospace and defense industry in the country. In addition, our headquarters continues to be recognized among the top employers in the Montreal region. Together, these distinctions reinforce our reputation as an employer of choice in Montreal, across Canada, and around the world.
Why Join our Team?
Joining our team means having the opportunity to actively participate in the success of Pratt & Whitney Canada.
As a Production Supervisor – Cutter grind, you will report directly to the Senior Manager of the MED and Tooling Services sector, which is part of the Longueuil Manufacturing Center (LMC).
The Cutter grind department specializes in the manufacturing of specialized cutting tools as well as the re-sharpening of standard cutting tools. The department is composed of a team of more than 23 sharpeners. It is an aeronautical manufacturing environment in the context of production, as well as the development and introduction of technological innovations. Whether for the production of prototype tools or supporting high-rate production, our personnel possess the skills to work under very tight deadlines while ensuring the quality standards required by our customers.
Your main objective will be to oversee the day-to-day operations as well as manage the department's employees. You will also be required to actively participate in the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and projects by encouraging the participation of employees. The mandates associated with the position are varied, enriching and related to various engine programs.
The position is full-time from Monday to Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in Longueuil and is exclusively on site.
What will your day-to-day look like?
- Supervise daily operations related to the manufacturing of multiple cutting tools in the department.
- Address the prevention of health and safety incidents by actively promoting good practices and appropriate behaviours.
- Ensure the achievement of key performance indicators (EHS, quality, delivery, performance, costs) and apply appropriate measures and solutions.
- Communicate with production teams and support functions such as manufacturing engineering, programming, tool specialists, maintenance, project management, etc.
- Hire, monitor training of employees and support team leaders.
- Actively participate in initiatives aimed at reducing non-quality and increasing efficiency.
- Facilitate change management and promote employee engagement.
What do you need to be successful?
- DEC or Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, including a minimum of 3 years as a supervisor.
- French (fluent), English (functional).
- Knowledge of continuous improvement concepts (5S, lean manufacturing, tier-meetings, gemba walks, visual management, etc.).
- Knowledge of manufacturing, programming and machining methods.
- Knowledge of logistics, planning tools and production monitoring (asset).
- Knowledge of quality criteria and inspection processes (asset).
- Good knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
- Good knowledge of ERP/MRP softwares such as SAP and ITDM (asset).
- Comfortable working in an environment with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Be organized and able to multitask.
- Understand the various production issues and have a sense of anticipation.
- Team spirit, autonomy and ethical sense.
This position is part of a French-speaking work environment, however it requires a working knowledge of English to read and understand specialized instructions, plans, drawings and technical terms that may emanate from international organizations, as well as to write and sometimes communicate in English with international customers, suppliers or colleagues.
What do we offer?
- Pension and savings plan with employer contributions
- Group insurance program
- Opportunities for advancement (career progression)
- Merit or recognition program
- Health and wellness program, including virtual health care
- Recreational and sports club
- Nearby daycares
- Transportation accessibility or public transit program and free parking
Working at Pratt & Whitney Canada
The masculine pronoun is used without discrimination and solely for the purpose of making the text easier to read. We will consider applications from all qualified candidates.
At Pratt & Whitney Canada, we combine passion, boldness, and precision to design, manufacture, and maintain the most advanced and reliable aircraft engines in the world. Our work and the quality of our products contribute to the success of our customers, who in turn save lives, support commerce, connect communities, and protect freedoms.
At Pratt & Whitney Canada, you have the opportunity to make a difference every day—just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?
The selected candidate will be required to complete a criminal background check and any applicable clearances with respect to the handling and transfer of controlled goods. Employment is conditional upon the successful completion of these checks and obtaining the required clearances. Failure to do so will result in the withdrawal of the employment offer.
Details
- City
- Longueuil, QC
Need help?
- support@aerowork.ca
- Phone
- 1-450-403-4300