Manufacturing/Production Supervisor

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Raytheon is seeking a 1st shift Production Supervisor in Andover, MA to lead the Toolroom Shop team of 15–20 employees in a fast-paced environment, ensuring on-time delivery, cost control, and a safe workplace. The role requires coordinating with Manufacturing Work Centers and partners to integrate material and labor efforts for timely production.

The position emphasizes lean improvements, supervision, and mentoring while meeting contractual requirements and continuously driving safety and

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience with 5+ years of related manufacturing experience.
• Supervisory, Leadership and/or manufacturing experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Execute schedule and cost based on internal customer needs.
• Workforce planning and forecasting.
• Deploy and monitor resources for tasks.
• Train and mentor employees.
• Time and attendance tracking.
• Capital identification and control of overhead expenses.
• Ensuring the enforcement of company policies and procedures.
• Ensuring a safe work environment.

Skills

Supervisory / Leadership experience

Manufacturing experience

Lean / Six Sigma experience

Communication skills

People management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Access)

SAP

Job description

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN3 ~ 354 Lowell St ~ AN3 SUFFOLK BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-08-11

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN3 ~ 354 Lowell St ~ AN3 SUFFOLK 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 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 Execution Operations (XOPS) has an opportunity for a 1st shift Production Supervisor at its Andover, MA facility. This position has overall responsibility for the Toolroom Shop operations team consisting of 15-20 employees. This individual will lead a team of people in a fast paced and dynamic environment to meet contractual requirements by planning, organizing, and directing the flow of work. This individual will also be responsible for a safe work environment and will lead and engage in safety improvement projects.

This role requires coordinating with Manufacturing Work Centers, and other Functional Partners to ensure successful on time integration of the material and labor efforts necessary to support Production. Achieving/exceeding cost, quality, delivery, safety goals and identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities utilizing CORE/R6Sigma methodologies.

What You Will Do

• Execution of schedule and cost based on internal customer needs.
• Workforce planning and forecasting.
• Deployment and monitoring of resources for successful completion of tasks.
• Training and mentoring employees.
• Time and attendance tracking.
• Capital identification and control of overhead expenses.
• Ensuring the enforcement of company policies and procedures.
• Ensuring a safe work environment.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and 3 years of experience.
• Supervisory, Leadership and/or manufacturing experience is required.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in and/or guiding a Machine/Assembly environment.
• Experience assigning, managing, and measuring work assignments to completion in a bargaining unit environment.
• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean / six sigma implementation projects.
• Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering experience in the aerospace/defense industry
• Excellent communication (written and verbal)
• Solid people management and interpersonal skills use good judgment to resolve conflict.
• Experience in a team-based manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.
• Customer focused and Metrics driven and success oriented.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Access) and/or SAP

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.

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.

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.

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.