Production Manager

Raytheon Systems; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon UK is seeking a Production Manager to lead the Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) area in Glenrothes. You will report to the CCA & Inventory Manager and be responsible for safety, people development, and meeting production quality and output targets.

Strong communication with manufacturing leadership teams is essential, and eligibility for BPSS clearance is required. The role requires a high-performance, self-starting manager capable of driving improvements, coaching staff, and managing

Qualifications

• Leadership in a complex manufacturing operation.
• Strong communication across leadership teams.
• Track record of quality improvements and people development.
• HNC/HND in Management or equivalent senior supervisory experience.
• EVMS financial awareness or knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety standards within a manufacturing area to support site safety targets.
• Deliver and report Circuit Card Assembly manufacturing targets; minimise interruptions to programs.
• Oversee site equipment breakdowns or line stop events with relevant support teams.
• Identify and coordinate training for all staff.
• Handle manufacturing budget and financial reporting for CCA content.
• Communicate with program and production teams; identify, communicate and mitigate risks.
• Drive continuous process improvement using RTX (CORE) philosophy and contribute to SQCDP improvements.

Skills

High-performance management

Effective communicator

Quality improvement

EVMS financial awareness

Education

HNC/HND in Management

Job description

Raytheon UK has an exciting new opportunity for a Production Manager to join our Glenrothes team.
As CCA Production Manager, you will report into the CCA & Inventory Manager and will be responsible for the management of the Circuit Card Assembly area team.
You will have responsibility for safety, management, training and development to meet production quality and output targets. The role involves a significant requirement for effectively communication with manufacturing leadership teams.
You must be eligible and willing to gain BPSS clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing safety standards within a manufacturing area to support site safety targets.
• Responsible for delivery and reporting of Circuit Card Assembly manufacturing targets. This will include making decisions in avoiding or minimising interruption to Programs.
• Manage any site equipment breakdowns or line stop events with the relevant support teams.
• Identifying and co-ordination of training for all staff.
• Manufacturing budget and financial reporting responsibility for CCA content
• Communication with program and productions teams is robust, and risks are identified, communicated and mitigated with the key stakeholders
• Continuous process improvement, utilising RTX (CORE) philosophy as appropriate. Implement change and contribute in SQCDP improvements.

Required Skills and Experience

• High performance manager and self- starter
• Effective communicator across all levels of the business
• Demonstrated track record on quality improvements and people development
• HNC/HND in Management OR a senior supervisory or management position in a complex operation
• EVMS Financial awareness/knowledge

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Electronics production experience - emphasis on Circuit Card Assembly
• Experience of multi-shift operations
• Thorough knowledge of Project Accounting, and demonstrated experience in an Earned Value culture, in a business >£5M p.a
• EVMS Level 2 qualified

Benefits and Work Culture

• 37hr working week with early finish Fridays - start your weekend early!
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days and up to 5 paid days volunteering
• 10.5% company pension contribution with 6% employee contribution
• Annual company bonus scheme (discretionary)
• 6 times salary Life Assurance with pension
• Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work, amongst others
• Enhanced sick pay
• Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave
• Canteen facilities available at Glenrothes site

Raytheon UK

We take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.

RTX

Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We're investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.