Factory Operations Manager

RTX•Andover, MA

2d•$157,200 - $298,800•Onsite

About The Position

Raytheon is seeking an Associate Director, Factory Operations Manager for the Andover Front End of the Business leadership team. In this role, you will lead and develop an organization of over 150 employees across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and enabling cross-functional collaboration. The Factory Operations Manager provides leadership across the multi‑disciplined Surface Mount Technology, Wave and Selective Solder, Through-Hole Prep / Assembly, Bake, Stencil & Label team, coordinating manufacturing resources and strategies to support ongoing operations for cost, quality, and schedule performance. This role ensures operational excellence throughout planning and production through Next Higher Assembly shipment and customer support. You will champion Enterprise Collaboration by bringing forward best‑in‑class solutions that drive innovation, advanced manufacturing capabilities, sustained growth, and efficiency/affordability. The candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience.
Prior Management or Leadership experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Production, and/or Quality.
Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience leading in a DoD manufacturing environment
Prior experience managing a collective bargaining workforce
Experience utilizing SAP, shop floor data systems and other business systems
Experience with Six-Sigma / CORE and lean manufacturing processes
Excellent organizational, customer service, communication, presentation, and team building skills
Excellent verbal and written communications with the ability to present to senior leadership
Ability to execute against tight deadlines
Understanding of Raytheon product structures and product technical details
Financial performance / cost reduction
A great team builder with the ability to communicate clear expectations and influence teams across a wide cross-section of disciplines
Active/Current Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the programs and customers to ensure alignment and accountability at all levels.
Operate in a fast‑paced, customer‑ and program‑driven environment while enabling strategic growth, including regular interaction with senior leaders across Raytheon Operations and other functions.
Serve as part of the Raytheon Sensors Operations extended leadership team, working cohesively with other directorates within Operations and Supply Chain.
Lead performance management activities including goal setting, career development, compensation planning, and employee training/talent development, while managing employee relations across the organization.
Build and support strong cross-functional teams, drawing on leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, program management, or similar roles within complex product domains, high‑technology environments, or large corporate settings.