Manufacturing Value Stream Lead

RTX•Andover, MA

2d•$107,500 - $204,500•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 has an opportunity to join the Patriot Missile Manufacturing area. This position has overall leadership responsibility for a fast paced, multi-shift production facility responsible for assembly, test, and delivery of Patriot Missile subcomponents and forebody assemblies. As the Value Stream Lead, your responsibilities include full leadership and management accountability regarding the performance on all aspects of safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance for the multi-cell/multi-shift operation. The Value Stream Leader will be responsible for setting the standard and driving operational excellence throughout the organization. This position requires an independent, self-motivated leader, that can drive the organization to meet goals and objectives consistently. Daily interaction with other cross-business teams is required to maintain and meet organizational goals and objectives. These groups include technical support, manufacturing/test/design engineering, maintenance, production control and finance as well as multiple Integrated Product Teams. Achieving/exceeding safety, quality, delivery, cost goals and identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities using CORE and lean methodologies are critical performance criteria for this position.

Requirements

Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of experience.
Experience in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and/or Production Control.
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

Strong management skills in a manufacturing defense industry and ability to make decisions with minimal supervision, goal setting, delegation, coaching, and motivating.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
Solid interpersonal skills to manage tasks that bridge operations, production control, engineering, supply chain, and customer relations.
High computer literacy and with confidence and skill working with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and familiarity with Raytheon systems (PRISM, PDM, VBS)
EVMS Certified

Responsibilities

Overall execution to delivery commitments for production
Deployment of manufacturing operations strategy, control systems, tools and metrics to accurately measure progress and drive continuous improvement in a safe environment
Overall responsibility for financial metrics including unit hour performance and overhead budgets
Workforce planning and forecasting
Area layout and flow management
Capital identification and control of overhead expenses
Ensuring full compliance with company policies and procedures
Capital project execution