Pratt & Whitney · 2 weeks ago
Cell Leader - Advanced Casting Foundry (ACF)
Pratt & Whitney is a leader in the aerospace industry, dedicated to transforming the future of flight. They are seeking a highly motivated Cell Leader to assist in the startup of their Advanced Casting Foundry in Asheville, NC, focusing on employee engagement, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Responsibilities
Be part of a cross functional team charged with standing up a greenfield foundry in Asheville
Participate in process to identify and onboard operators to support facility standup
Lead employee engagement and continuous improvement efforts
Lead sustained improvements in safety, quality, production, material procurement, and cost reduction through the system’s various elements
Perform daily supervisor 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, effective communications, and in developing an efficient team that is responsive to production requirements and changes
Work dedicatedly to address issues and engage the workforce in achieving cell goals
Demonstrate a 100% dedication to Quality, Environment Health, and Safety (EHS) and Standard Production System (SPS)
Drive quality and customer satisfaction through CORE operating system / continuous improvement
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience, and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of related experience
Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite programs including Excel
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract
Preferred
Experience working with all levels of management
SAP experience
Specialized knowledge of technical/operational practices and/or shop environment experience
Experience with continuous improvement principles & lean manufacturing
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
Pratt & Whitney
Pratt & Whitney, an RTX business, is a global leader in propulsion systems, powering the most advanced aircraft in the world, and we are shaping the future of aviation.
Funding
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