Cell Leader

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We are seeking motivated and results-driven Operations Cell Leaders to manage day-to-day activities within our Aerospace Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) environment. The Cell Leader will oversee a cross-functional cell — ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant execution of maintenance and repair tasks, material flow, and production schedules.

Depending on candidate's background and specialization, we are looking for the Cell Leader to take on one or cross functional leadership across Operations, Supply Chain/ Logistics Coordination, Production/ Material Planning or Continuous improvement and Industrial Engineering— all focused on driving turnaround time (TAT), cost, and quality improvements.

General Responsibilities

• Lead the daily operations of an assigned MRO cell to achieve safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.

• Coordinate resources (personnel, materials, tooling, and equipment) to meet production and maintenance schedules.

• Monitor daily performance metrics (output, TAT, inventory) and implement corrective actions where required

• Champion continuous improvement (CORE, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen) initiatives

1. Operations-Focused Cell Leader

• Manage the execution of maintenance and repair tasks to ensure on-time delivery and zero rework.

• Balance workloads, labor planning, and resource allocation across shifts or product lines.

• Collaborate with engineering and quality to resolve technical issues quickly and effectively.

• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks in the repair process to improve flow and reduce TAT.

• Ensure adherence to standard work procedures and continuous process documentation.

2. Supply Chain/Logistics -Focused Cell Leader

• Oversee material availability and logistics flow within the assigned cell to prevent production delays.

• Coordinate with procurement, vendors, and warehouse teams to ensure parts and tooling are available when required.

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities within the assigned warehouse cell or zone.

• Ensure smooth workflow across inbound, outbound, and inventory operations.

• Manage supplier returns, repair orders, and exchange transactions related to the cell's components.

• Monitor supplier performance (OTD, TAT, quality) and escalate issues impacting production.

3. Production and Material Planner-Focused Cell Leader

• Identify, analyse and resolve material constraints

• Collaborate with engineering and procurement to identify suitable alternates, substitutions or expanded inspection limit options

• Develop and maintain accurate material and production plans aligned with customer demand and capacity.

• Manage work order scheduling, kitting accuracy, and material issue transactions within SAP systems.

• Partner with demand planning and operations teams to align forecast, repair schedules, and material replenishment.

4. CORE / Continuous Improvement and Industrial Engineering – Focused Cell Leader

• Identify, analyze, and eliminate process inefficiencies using industrial engineering and Lean methodologies.

• Conduct time studies, workflow analyses, and capacity assessments to support process optimization and layout improvements.

• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and performance metrics.

• Facilitate Kaizen events, 5S initiatives, and value stream mapping sessions.

• Utilize statistical analysis and data-driven decision-making to validate process improvements.

• Support digital transformation initiatives, automation projects, and other modernization efforts.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent disciplines.

• 4 years' experience in production, operations, or manufacturing with supervisory management.

• Proven ability to manage and motivate teams to achieve business goals.

• Demonstrated problem solving and leadership skills.

• Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.

• Process and detail oriented, including strong interpersonal and prioritization skills.

• Lean manufacturing or repair experience with a continuous improvement mindset.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Relevant experience in Aerospace Engine Centre.

• Relevant aircraft engine workshop practices and maintenance & repair of gas turbine engines.

What We Offer

• Career and skills development opportunities.

• Employee scholarship program for further education.

• Comprehensive health, medical and dental benefits.

• On-the-job training and in-house/external certifications.

• Competitive renumeration package.

• Allowance and overtime benefits where appliable.

• Company transport provided.

RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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