Cell Leader - McKinney, TX

globalhr; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in McKinney, TX is seeking a production/ manufacturing supervisor to drive safety, quality, cost and schedule on the factory floor. The role leads a production team, manages staffing, and coordinates with engineering, quality and operations to meet program needs.

The ideal candidate will have a university degree, 2+ years in production or manufacturing, lean manufacturing experience, and familiarity with shop floor systems such as SAP, iMRO or CMES. On-site 1st shift.

Qualifications

• University Degree or equivalent experience; 2+ years in production/manufacturing
• Experience managing a production team
• Experience in manufacturing planning/scheduling and lean manufacturing concepts
• U.S. citizenship required

Responsibilities

• Safety, quality, cost, and schedule execution on the factory floor.
• Supervise day-to-day factory operations, resource loading, process control, and metrics.
• Interface with Production Associates, Production Control, Program Operations, Quality, Engineering, Environmental Health andSafety, and Factory Management.
• Workforce planning and forecasting, employee training, time and attendance tracking, area layout and flow management, and ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Engage with other functional areas for continuous improvement in cost, quality, and schedule performance.
• Willing to work off-shift and overtime as required by program and factory needs

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Planning & scheduling

Production experience

Team leadership

Education

University Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

R6s

iMRO

SAP

CMES

Job description

Date Posted:

2026-10-06

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-TX-MCKINNEY-513WA ~ 2501 W University Dr ~ WING A BLDG

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required

Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

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.

This position supports multiple Programs, production business needs and other processes in a team-based manufacturing environment supporting the s Factory. The position requires strong interpersonal skills and performs a wide variety of sequencing, planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing workflow. The ideal candidate will have experience in manufacturing and applying Lean Manufacturing techniques to successfully meet production requirements.

This position is working 1st shift, on-site, at our McKinney, TX location.

What You Will Do

• Responsible for safety, quality, cost, and schedule execution on the factory floor.
• Supervise day-to-day factory operations, resource loading, process control, and business performance metrics.
• Interface with Production Associates, ProductionControl, Program Operations, Quality, Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, as well asFactory Management.
• Be responsible for workforce planning and forecasting, employee training, time and attendance tracking, area layout and flow management, and ensuring compliance of company policies and procedures.
• Requires engagement with other functional areas where direct and indirect influence experience is needed so that we have continuous improvement in cost, quality, and schedule performance.
• Willing to work off-shift and overtime as required by program and factory needs

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience with specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices.
• Experience working in production, manufacturing, or operations
• Experience managing a production team and/or group subordinate employees
• Experience in manufacturing planning/scheduling and lean manufacturing concepts
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience withprocesses such as R6s, iMRO, SAP, and CMES or an equivalent shop floor management & MRP system
• Experience with cost management and/or rework reduction efforts
• Experience in Visual Controls, Line Balancing, LEAN Factory management principles and optimizing the use of critical resources
• Experience with Manufacturing Engineering, process development and continuous improvement

What We Offer

Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

*Relocation benefits are not eligible for this position.*

The salary range for this role is 68,900 USD - 131,100 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act.