Business Unit Leader

Prattwhitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) match

Paid time off

Employee Scholar Program

Parental leave

Job summary

RTX's Asheville-based Pratt & Whitney facility seeks a high-energy Grind Business Unit Leader to drive performance across EH&S, quality, delivery, and cost reduction. You will coach area supervisors overseeing ~100 hourly employees and build a responsive, engaged team focused on meeting customer expectations and strategic objectives.

You will develop forecasts, financial plans, training, and capital expenditures while leading continuous improvement efforts and allocating critical resources

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience; 10+ years relevant experience, or advanced degree with 7+ years leadership.
• Excellent communication with all management levels and peers.
• US Citizenship required due to government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Drive performance in EH&S, quality, delivery, cost reduction, and employee engagement.
• Coach and manage area supervisors responsible for ~100 hourly employees.
• Develop forecasts, financial plans, training and capital expenditures.
• Lead continuous improvement and resource allocation to meet metrics.
• Establish work schedules aligned to customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Continuous improvement

EH&S

Resource planning

Education

Master's degree in engineering/operations/business

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/operations/business

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-11-05 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

• 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.
• 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. As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective‑bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.