Value Stream Lead

RTX•Andover, MA

1d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. Bring your talent to Raytheon, Circuit Card Manufacturing in Andover, Massachusetts. We have a high visibility opportunity for Value Stream Lead. Take on full management accountability for the safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance of a multi-cell/multi-shift operation. The Value Stream Leader will drive operational excellence throughout the organization. This key role requires daily interaction with other functions to maintain and meet organizational goals. These groups include technical support, manufacturing/test/design engineering, maintenance, production control, and finance. 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 require a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience.
Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and/or Production.
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

Broad understanding of circuit card design, quality and production requirements and a demonstrated ability to continuously improve these processes.
Strong management skills including the ability to make decisions with minimal supervision, goal setting, delegation, coaching, and motivating.
Manufacturing or industrial engineering and supervisory experience in the aerospace/defense industry.
Knowledge in assembly, inspection, and test operations.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal), presentation and influencing skills.
High level of computer literacy / confidence and skill working with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and familiarity with Raytheon systems (CMES, SAP, PDM).
EVMS Level 2 Certified

Responsibilities

Deployment of manufacturing operations strategy, control systems, tools, and metrics to accurately measure progress and drive continuous improvement.
Workforce planning and forecasting.
Employee hiring and training.
Area layout and flow management.
Capital identification and control of overhead expenses.
Ensuring full compliance of company policies and procedures.
Solve complex operational issues while maintaining open communications and a cooperative work environment.
Utilizing lean manufacturing concepts.