Business Unit Leader - Asheville (Onsite)

Date Posted:

2026-06-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEY

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.

What You Will Do:

• Asheville Hot Section operations is looking for a high-energy, dynamic team leader to fulfill a Grind Business Unit Leader (BUL) Role.
• Key Responsibilities:
• The BUL is responsible for driving 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 that are responsible for supervising ~100 hourly employees.
• Build a team that is responsive and flexible, empowering employees from supervisors to operators.
• Understanding and ultimately exceeding customer expectations is a strength you'll need in the BUL role.
• Accountable for leading EH&S, continuous process improvement opportunities, hourly staff planning, and critical resource allocation to ensure that business metrics are met.
• The BUL also assists in the development of strategic planning such as the development of forecasts, financial planning, training, and capital expenditures.
• Excellent organization, prioritization, and interpersonal skills are important. And the ability to thrive in a team environment with high-performance expectations.
• Establish work schedules taking into account 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 a key working relationship
• Drive world-class safety culture and respond to all EH&S requirements promptly.
• Develop monthly delivery plans that align with customer needs and satisfy financial obligations
• Oversight over supplier value stream

Qualifications You Must Have: 

• 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

Qualifications We Value:

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

What We Offer:

• 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

Please ensure the role type defined below is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. This position is classified as:

Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.