Manager, Production Control

Prattwhitney; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; 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 Assistance Program

Employee Scholar Program

Parental Leave

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Job summary

Raytheon seeks a Depot Production Control Lead for the Tucson airport site to drive material flow, production coordination and BOM accuracy in a secure, on-site role. You will ensure timely material availability and resolve production issues while coordinating with quality, engineering and manufacturing teams.

The position requires strong leadership, planning and MRP experience, with eligibility for interim/secret clearance.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent with 5–8 years relevant experience.
• Advanced degree in related field with 5+ years experience.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, production control, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or logistics.

Responsibilities

• Lead depot production control in Tucson at the airport site.
• Evaluate and coordinate material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production/customer requirements.
• Evaluate and status the assemblies that are in progress, material availability, and potential shortages or delays.
• Solve production problems to ensure personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
• Control and analyze Bills of Material in an MRP system.
• Confirm material supply demand and prepare necessary work orders based on shop load and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate interdepartmental activities with QA, manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering.
• Coordinate material movement between warehouse, labs/production areas, and customers.
• Manage material of explosive components from procurement through disposal.
• Work with engineers on BOM accuracy and real-time updates.
• Interface with internal customers including Engineering Whole Life Group, Program, and Factory management.
• Participate in projects/teams to accomplish continuous improvement – CORE.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & scheduling

Team coordination

Lean manufacturing concepts

MS Office

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Kanban

Wave Track

SMI

Continuous Flow Manufacturing

MS Office

Job description

Depot Production Control Lead

Date Posted: 2026-09-09
Country: United States of America
Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

Position Role Type: Onsite
U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: 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. Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

About the Company

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. Raytheon has an excellent opportunity for a Depot Production Control Lead who will perform as a key member of the Planning and Production Control Team supporting factory(s) that are part of IMC. You will need to be on-site for most of the time for this position. This is an onsite role in Tucson Arizona.

What You Will Do

• Lead depot production control in Tucson at the airport site.


• Evaluate and coordinate material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production/customer requirements.


• Evaluate and status the assemblies that are in progress, material availability, and potential shortages or delays.


• Solves any potential production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.


• Control and analysis of multiple and moderate complexity, Bills of Material in an MRP system.


• Confirm material supply demand and prepares necessary work orders based on shop load and inventory requirements.


• Coordinate interdepartmental activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering.


• Coordinating material movement between warehouse, Labs/production areas, and customers.


• Material management of explosive components from procurement through installation or disposal processes.


• Work with the engineers on Bill of Material accuracy and real-time updates.


• Interface with internal customers; including Engineering Whole Life Group, Program, and Factory management as required.


• Participates in projects and or teams to accomplish continuous improvement – CORE.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or


• An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience.


• Experience to include planning, scheduling, production control, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, logistics, or other production driven experience.


• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.


• Experience leading daily team operations and/or comparable leadership experience.


• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience in planning and production control in a manufacturing environment.


• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean or six sigma project implementations.


• Experience with Wave track and in Material and Inventory Control-type systems such as Kanban, SMI, Continuous Flow Manufacturing.


• Experience working with MS Office applications.

What We Offer

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

• 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

The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD.

Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.