Value Stream Lead

RTX•Andover, MA

22h•$132,400 - $251,600•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 Advanced Electronic Subassembly (AES) Factory team. This position has leadership responsibilities within the AES TRIMM/ITAS Value Stream, a fast paced, multi-shift, high volume environment that produces products for multiple programs and upstream work centers. As the Value Stream Lead for AES TRIMM/ITAS Value Stream, 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 Senior Value Stream Lead 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 needed to maintain and meet organizational goals and objectives is required to be successful. These groups include technical support, manufacturing/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 minimum 10 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience.
Experience in one or more of those areas: Engineering, Manufacturing, executing improvement to process, Operations, Production Control and/or Quality.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.
Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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 leadership and execution to delivery commitments.
Supports deployment of manufacturing operations strategy, control systems, tools and metrics to accurately measure progress.
Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
Foster a safe working environment.
Unit hour performance.
Support staffing budget oversight, workforce forecasting and planning and area layout and flow management.
Support capacity analysis and develop mitigation strategies as required.
Capital identification and control of overhead expenses.
Ensuring full compliance of company policies and procedures.