Cell Leader - Advanced Casting Foundry (Onsite)

Pratt & Whitney; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Pratt & Whitney in Asheville, NC is building an Advanced Casting Foundry (ACF) and seeks a seasoned Cell Leader to support the site startup on-site and to lead long-term production planning.

You will guide skilled teams, drive continuous improvement, and reinforce 100% dedication to Quality, Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) and the Standard Production System (SPS). Collaborating with cross-functional groups, you will address challenges and align with customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with 8+ years relevant experience; or an advanced degree with 5+ years.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel.
• U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the start-up of the facility, onboard, train and direct skilled employees
• Lead employee engagement and continuous improvement aligned with Control Tower objectives
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, production, procurement and cost reduction via SPS
• Perform daily supervisory duties, project management and cross‑group coordination
• Establish work schedules based on customer requirements and resource availability
• Provide leadership with an emphasis on team building through toolbox meetings

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Advanced degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Job description

Cell Leader – Advanced Casting Foundry (ACF)

Pratt & Whitney is constructing an Advanced Casting Foundry (ACF) within its Asheville, NC factory. We’re looking for an experienced Cell Leader to assist the ACF with site startup on‑site and lead long‑term production planning.

What You Will Do

• Assist with the start‑up of the facility, onboard, train and provide direction to skilled employees
• Lead employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts guided by Control Tower objectives
• Lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction through the system’s various elements
• Perform daily supervisory responsibilities, project management, effective communication, and execution with support group members
• Establish work schedules considering customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities
• Provide leadership and direction with an emphasis on team building through daily toolbox meetings and effective communication
• Work dedicatedly to address issues and engage the workforce in achieving cell goals
• Demonstrate 100% dedication to Quality, Environment Health & Safety (EHS) and Standard Production System (SPS)
• Drive quality and customer satisfaction through CORE operating system and continuous improvement

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience with minimum 8 years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree with minimum 5 years of related experience
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including Excel
• U.S. citizenship required

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working with all levels of management
• Experience with SAP
• Specialized knowledge of technical/operational practices or shop environment experience
• Experience with continuous improvement principles & lean manufacturing

What We Offer

• Shift differential for 2nd Shift / Weekend Night Shift
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability and parental leave
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program
• Employee Scholar Program
• Paid time off: 3 weeks vacation, 5 personal sick days, 3 unpaid days discretionary for supervisor, 12 paid government holidays

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.