Date Posted:
2026-01-28Country:
United States of AmericaLocation:
US-NC-ASHEVILLE-330 ~ 330 Pratt Whitney Blvd ~ PRATT WHITNEYPosition Role Type:
OnsiteU.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 RequiredSecurity Clearance Status:
Not RequiredPratt & Whitney is working to transform the future of flight once again 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?
What You Will Do:
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Responsibilities include leading Asheville’s material management, Production Planning and Scheduling, Warehousing, MRP planning, Shop Floor Control and Delivery Assurance.
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In addition, the materials manager will take an active role in manufacturing transformation initiatives and implementation of the Information Technology (IT) strategy for the organization.
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The flow of material is critical to the success of every manufacturing operation.
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As part of the growth and technology insertion in Airfoil value stream, the materials manager will also play a key role in the manufacturing automation strategy, material release strategy, handling methods, kitting strategy and material movement methods for all parts from storage location thru to final delivery to/from the Northeast Logistics Center to HSMCS.
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Success will be measured by developing strategies and executing goals and objectives to meet capacity requirements, inventory controls, cost reduction objectives, on time delivery, and control tower measures.
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The individual will have direct leadership responsibility for the materials team and be working directly with P&W Module Centers & Operations leadership.
Key Responsibilities:
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Qualified candidates will provide leadership and direction with emphasis on change management.
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Be able to communicate effectively, understand the manufacturing environment and display business acumen.
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Excel at forward thinking and ensure that MC&O is transforming to meet the customer demands of a difficult manufacturing environment.
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Define strategies and coordinate activities through multiple organizations
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Establish standards and expectations for work effort and performance
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Give constant feedback on performance to those standards
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Implement IT measures to insure value streams and shop operations are healthy at all times and/or to be able to identify areas of opportunity quickly
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Communicate effectively with other organizations and customers to ensure customer satisfaction.
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Communicate to peers, the requirements that support processes to ensure smooth production flow.
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Establish work schedules taking into account customer requirements, resource availability, and other priorities
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Provide the high level of oversight required to meet key metrics in the mod center including: Military and Commercial Sold Overdue, Inventory, ANDON and commercial workstops.
Qualifications You Must Have:
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BS/BA degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience
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US Citizenship required due to government contracts
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Excellent leadership, communication, problem solving, analytical, prioritization and multi-tasking skills
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Ability to work with all levels of management
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Advanced knowledge of information technology particularly in the area of Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), Visual Factory, or automated systems Working knowledge of continuous improvement principles (e.g. lean manufacturing, ACE, QCPC)
Qualifications We Value:
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Supervisory experience within a management represented facility
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Strong operational experience
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Demonstrated ability to motivate teams to obtain high levels of performance and to accomplish goals Additional Comments: Highly motivated individual who enjoys operating in a dynamic environment and who enjoys the challenges of process improvement and “lean” manufacturing initiatives.
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MBA preferred but not required.
What We Offer:
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Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
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Short-term disability, long-term disability and parental leave
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401(k) match
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Flexible spending accounts
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Employee assistance program
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Employee Scholar Program (No waiting period!)
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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
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 work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance workers, as they are essential to the development of our engines.
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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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.
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