Front Line Leader - 2nd Shift - McKinney, TX

Prattwhitney; McKinney (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-term Disability

401(k) match

Flexible Spending Accounts

Flexible work schedules

Employee Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

RTX is seeking an operations manager for the McKinney, TX area to plan daily objectives, assign tasks, and manage budget elements while ensuring policy compliance and steady workflow.

The role requires prior aerospace/defense manufacturing experience and U.S. citizenship. You will lead teams, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive Lean Six Sigma-based improvements in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience with minimum 5 years relevant experience, or advanced degree with minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience in manufacturing aerospace and/or defense industry environment.
• US Citizenship is required for access to information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Plan and set day-to-day operational objectives for the team.
• Assign tasks to achieve operational targets, service standards, etc.
• Manage day-to-day elements of the budget (e.g., overhead charging, overtime for staff, Hours per Unit).
• Communicate with parties within and outside of own team.
• Ensure policies, practices and procedures are followed by direct reports.
• Provide day-to-day work direction for team, focused on maintaining steady workflow and productivity and resolving operational decisions.
• Provide primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and rewards decisions for direct reports.
• Understand basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.

Skills

Team leadership

Budget management

Task delegation

Communication

Hiring decisions

Work scheduling

Coaching

Process execution

Lean Six Sigma

Education

University degree or equivalent

Tools

Test equipment

Job description

What You Will Do

• Plan and set day‑to‑day operational objectives within a clearly defined area of responsibility for the team.
• Assign tasks to achieve operational targets, service standards, etc.
• Manage day‑to‑day elements of the budget (e.g., overhead charging, overtime for staff, Hours per Unit).
• Communicate with parties within and outside of own team.
• Ensure policies, practices and procedures are followed by direct reports.
• Provide day‑to‑day work direction for team, focused on maintaining steady workflow and productivity and resolving operational decisions.
• Provide primary input to hiring, firing, promotion, performance, and rewards decisions for direct reports.
• Understand basic management approaches such as work scheduling, prioritizing, coaching and process execution.

Qualifications

• A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing aerospace and/or defense industry environment.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities with some or minimal supervision.
• Experience with information technology systems, and experience working in a microelectronics assembly factory or similar environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma.
• Experience working with a diverse array of personnel, with excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in managing test equipment.
• Familiarity with industry or military specifications advantageous.
• Familiarity with Circuit Card Repairs/modifications.

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.*

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
• 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, 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.

Salary

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

Location and Work Arrangement

Location: McKinney, TX North Texas: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-north-texas-location

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select 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. Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Overview

RTX is an aerospace and defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry‑leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon. Its 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cybersecurity. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia.