Cell Lead - ATP

RTX•McKinney, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world. Raytheon’s Consolidated Manufacturing Center (CMC) in McKinney, TX, needs a Manufacturing Cell Lead on the first shift reporting to the Value Stream Manager (VSM). The Cell Lead supports multiple programs, production business needs and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment supporting the Combat Products Factory. You need strong interpersonal skills and will perform a wide variety of sequencing, planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing workflow. We are searching for a person with experience in manufacturing and applying Lean Manufacturing techniques to successfully meet production requirements. This position is an onsite role and no relocation is available.

Requirements

Typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years’ experience. Relevant experience is work in production, manufacturing, or operations.
Experience managing a production team and/or group subordinate employees.
Experience in manufacturing planning/scheduling and lean manufacturing concepts.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with processes such as R6s, iMRO, SAP, and CMES or an equivalent shop floor management & MRP system.
Experience with cost management and/or rework reduction efforts.
Experience in Visual Controls, Line Balancing, LEAN Factory Management principles and optimizing the use of critical resources.
Experience with Manufacturing Engineering, process development and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

You are responsible for safety, quality, cost, and schedule execution on the factory floor.
Supervision of day-to-day factory operations, resource loading, process control, and business performance metrics.
You will interface and collaborate with Production Associates, Production Control, Program Operations, Quality, Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, as well as Factory Management.
You will also be responsible for workforce planning and forecasting, employee training, time and attendance tracking, area layout and flow management, and ensuring compliance of company policies and procedures.
Requires engagement with other functional areas where direct and indirect influence experience is needed so that we have continuous improvement in cost, quality, and schedule performance.
Willing to work off-shift and overtime as required by program and factory needs