Blades Business Unit Manager (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2024-09-25

Country:

United States of America

Location:

PW100: East Hartford 400 Main Street, East Hartford, CT, 06118 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

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.

At Pratt & Whitney, the difference you make is on display every day. Just look up. Are you ready to go beyond?

Hot Section Module Center operations is looking for a dynamic team leader to fulfill a Deputy Business Unit Manager role. The Deputy Business Unit Manager is responsible for driving extraordinary performance in all success areas: Environmental, Health & Safety, delivery, cost reduction, quality, and cultivating employee engagement. You will build a team that is responsive and flexible, empowering employees from cell leaders to operators. Understanding and ultimately exceeding customer expectations is a strength you'll need in this role. You are accountable for leading continuous process improvement opportunities, hourly staff planning, and critical resource allocation to ensure that business metrics are met. You will also assist in strategic planning such as the development of forecasts, financial planning, training, and capital expenditures. Excellent organization, prioritization, and interpersonal skills are important.

What You Will Do:

• Establish work schedules taking into account customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities

• Work to address issues and engage the workforce in achieving cell goals.

• Communicate to peers requirements at supporting process to ensure smooth process flow

• Hold employees accountable while maintaining a key working relationship

• Drive World-class safety culture is maintained and respond to all EH&S requirements promptly.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and utilize various tools and methodologies to improve production, performance, and reduce scrap, rework, and repair.

• Control quality, productivity and process flow to meet MRP requirements while ensuring a high level of customer happiness

• Develop monthly delivery plans that align with customer needs and satisfy financial obligations

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Master's degree with 10 years of manufacturing/operations experience OR a Bachelor's degree with 12 years of manufacturing/operations experience

• 3 years of leadership experience in an operations or manufacturing setting required.

• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract 

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with Machining operations, Coating process preferred

• Ability to work with all levels of management and communicate effectively with peers, customers and clients.

• Ability to plan projects and to craft clear written/verbal/analytical/org skills to influence business objectives.

• Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles

• Experience managing employees in a union environment

• Prior people leadership experience.

• You should be highly self-directed and able to learn quickly with a strong ability to drive and deliver results

Learn More and Apply:

Innovation through diversity of thought. At Pratt & Whitney, we believe diversity of thought enables creativity, innovation, and a foundation for inclusion. By fostering an inclusive culture, we accept a shared accountability and responsibility to recognize, sponsor, coach, hire and promote talent equally. We welcome our employees to be their whole - best - selves at work because trust, respect and integrity, are a part of our DNA.

What is my role type?

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 w