Value Stream Leader - Second Shift

RTX

4d•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. The Value Stream Lead (VSL) is accountable for all manufacturing related activities within a production or depot-manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will report to a Value Stream Manager, on our Tucson AZ site and be accountable for the daily management and direction of up to 20+ touch labor employees within one shift. The VSL will be tasked to define clear operational schedules, priorities, goals, and collaborate with functional support employees to allow for continuous manufacturing of line-flow or end-item products. Additionally, the VSL will have accountability for the quality of production, and depot products, while being delivered on time at or below cost targets. This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas. The candidate must be capable and willing to work extended hours (when required) in a fast-paced deadline driven environment. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in manufacturing leadership role. This is a second shift position.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of five (5) years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum three (3) years' experience.
Experience with either Manufacturing or Operations.
Supervisory or managerial experience.
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.

Nice To Haves

Material Resource Planning experience within an Enterprise Resource Planning system or like system (SAP, Expected at Complete, IMDS - Integrated Maintenance Data System, TMSS - Tactical Missile Reporting System)
Understanding of an Operation Environment (TAKT, Line Balancing, Value Stream Mapping)
Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and/or implementation
Knowledge of Bargaining Unit Agreement & Compliance
Strong knowledge of Production Control concepts including WIP management and TAKT
Understanding of Estimate At Completion (EAC) process and Hours Per Unit (HPU)

Responsibilities

Interface and interactions with site Leadership
Schedule, Quality and Cost performance management of assigned work areas
Provide the required resources (facilities, processes, equipment, training, etc.) to ensure all employees work in a safe working environment
Communication of customer and site requirements to bargaining unit workforce
Interface with support employees including planning, engineering, quality and other Value Stream Leaders across shifts
Manage and lead up to 20+ touch personnel
Perform a wide variety of sequencing, planning, scheduling, coordinating and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing workflow
Prioritizes project issues and assists in the resolutions process to meet productivity, quality, and organizational goals and contractual delivery requirements
Ensure compliance with all pertinent operating procedures, organizational directives and work instructions