Manufacturing Value Stream Lead
About The Position
Raytheon Precision Metal Fabrication is seeking an experienced, results-driven Senior Value Stream Lead to oversee its Machine Shop and Sheet Metal, Weld, and Paint Shops. This senior leadership role drives operational excellence, ensures timely delivery of high-quality products, leads cross-functional teams, and manages end-to-end value stream processes to meet customer requirements. The role supports efficiency, quality, and cost objectives while fostering continuous improvement. The successful candidate will lead the Front-End Process and value stream planning, oversee production and resource plans, and lead and develop operators, engineers, and technical support staff. The position partners with engineering, production control, quality, and other cross-business teams; manages performance and production risks; and serves as the primary interface with internal NHA customers. The leader will also guide the team through rapid growth, process migration, and new capital release to production.
Requirements
- Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and at least 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and at least 7 years of experience.
- Experience in manufacturing, operations, production, engineering, quality, supply chain, program management, and/or project management.
- U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government-issued security clearance; an active and existing DoD Confidential clearance is required after day one.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with aerospace and defense industry standards or customers.
- Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
- A track record of successfully managing multi-million-dollar value streams.
- Expertise in back-end semiconductor manufacturing processes, including assembly, packaging, and testing.
- Proficiency with data analysis tools, ERP/MRP systems, and production planning software.
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
- EVMS certification.
- High computer literacy and skill with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Project, and familiarity with Raytheon systems such as PRISM, PDM, and CMES.
- Experience applying Lean manufacturing concepts, with a demonstrated track record of Lean or CORE/Six Sigma project implementation.
- Metrics-driven decision-making ability with limited supervision.
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of the Front-End Process, aligning operations with strategic business objectives, customer commitments, and operational targets.
- Develop and execute production schedules, capacity plans, workforce plans, and resource allocation to meet demand while optimizing productivity and costs.
- Manage, mentor, and develop operators, engineers, and technical support staff, fostering collaboration and accountability.
- Identify and implement Lean principles, CORE methodologies, and other best practices to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
- Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external customer requirements.
- Collaborate with engineering, production control, quality, and other cross-business teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and drive innovation.
- Monitor and report KPIs, including safety, on-time delivery, yield, cycle time, Unit Hour performance, COPQ, and customer satisfaction.
- Identify and mitigate risks related to production schedules, yield issues, and technical challenges.
- Serve as the primary interface with internal NHA customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment with expectations.
- Lead the team through rapid growth, process migration, and new capital release to production.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short-term disability insurance
- Long-term disability insurance
- 401(k) match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- Parental leave
- Paid time off
- Holidays
- Potential eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
