Manufacturing/Production Supervisor - Andover, MA

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

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 seeks a 1st shift Production Supervisor at its Andover, MA facility. You will lead a manufacturing cell of 15-20 employees in a fast-paced setting, ensuring cost, quality, and delivery targets while maintaining a safe work environment.

You will coordinate with manufacturing engineering, maintenance, production control, and program management to drive continuous improvement using Lean and Six Sigma methods. A university degree or equivalent experience is expected.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience working in and/or leading a Machine Shop, Final Assembly, and/or Component Manufacturing environment.
• U.S. Citizen - the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Confidential security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Execution of schedule and cost based on internal customer needs.
• Workforce planning and forecasting.
• Deployment and monitoring of resources for successful completion of tasks.
• Employee hiring and training.
• Time and attendance tracking.
• Predictive and preventative theory/methods.
• Capital identification and control of overhead expenses.
• Ensure the enforcement of company policies and procedures.

Skills

Machine Shop leadership

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Bargaining unit supervision

Aerospace/defense experience

MS Office / SAP

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-05 Country: United States of America Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Confidential Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN3 ~ 354 Lowell St ~ AN3 SUFFOLK BLDG

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.

Execution Operations (XOPS) has a need for a 1st shift Production Supervisor at its Andover, MA facility. This position has overall responsibility for a manufacturing operations cell in the Precision Metal Fabrication value stream, consisting of 15-20 employees. This individual will lead a team of people in a fast paced and dynamic environment to meet contractual quality, cost, and delivery 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 daily interaction with manufacturing engineering, maintenance, production control, finance, and the program management office. Achieving/exceeding cost, quality, delivery safety goals and identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities using six sigma and lean methodologies are critical performance criteria for this position.

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.


• Employee hiring and training.


• Time and attendance tracking.


• Predictive and preventative theory/methods.


• Capital identification and control of overhead expenses.


• Ensure the enforcement of company policies and procedures.

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 and/or leading a Machine Shop, Final Assembly, and/or Component Manufacturing environment.


• U.S. Citizen - the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Confidential security clearance is required.


• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience assigning, managing, and measuring work assignments to completion.


• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean / six sigma implementation projects.


• Basic knowledge of theory of constraints.


• Experience supervising bargaining unit employees.


• Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering experience in the aerospace/defense industry.


• Experience leading in a team-based manufacturing environment with minimal supervision.


• 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: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.

Relocation benefits are not eligible for this position.

Clearance Information

Clearance Information: This position requires a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm 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.

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.

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.

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.