Business Unit Leader - Asheville (Onsite)

RTX • Asheville, NC

22h • Onsite

About The Position

RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company with 185,000 employees, is dedicated to solving complex global problems through its market-leading businesses, world-class operations, and investments in research and development. Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems, with over 100 years of innovation in modern flight. The Asheville Hot Section operations is seeking a high-energy, dynamic team leader for a Grind Business Unit Leader (BUL) Role.

Requirements

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and communicate with peers, customers, and clients.
• Strong communication and project management skills
• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles
• Understanding and ability to drive quality and customer satisfaction
• Self-directed, quick learner, track record of proven results
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in engineering, operations, business, or a technical field with 6+ years of aerospace operations experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a technical field with 12+ years of aerospace operations experience

Responsibilities

• Drive exceptional performance in all key metrics: Environmental, Health & Safety (EH&S), quality, delivery, cost reduction, and fostering employee engagement.
• Manage and coach work area supervisors responsible for supervising approximately 100 hourly employees.
• Build a responsive and flexible team, empowering employees from supervisors to operators.
• Understand and ultimately exceed customer expectations.
• Lead EH&S initiatives, continuous process improvement opportunities, hourly staff planning, and critical resource allocation to ensure business metrics are met.
• Assist in the development of strategic planning, including forecasts, financial planning, training, and capital expenditures.
• Establish work schedules considering customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities.
• Work dedicatedly to address issues and engage the workforce in achieving business unit goals.
• Hold employees accountable while maintaining key working relationships.
• Drive a world-class safety culture and respond promptly to all EH&S requirements.
• Develop monthly delivery plans that align with customer needs and satisfy financial obligations.
• Provide oversight over the supplier value stream.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
• Paid time off including: 3 weeks of vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days for unique situations at supervisor discretion, and 12 paid government holidays
• Flexible work schedules

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees