Manufacturing Value Stream Lead

RTX (Raytheon); Andover (MA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX (Raytheon) in Andover, MA seeks a Value Stream Leader for the Patriot Missile Manufacturing area. This onsite role leads multi-cell, multi-shift production, driving safety, quality, schedule and cost performance with Lean methods.

You will coordinate with engineering, maintenance, production control, and finance to hit goals, while deploying strategy and measurement tools to improve performance and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of experience.
• Experience in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and/or Production Control.

Responsibilities

• Overall execution to delivery commitments for production.
• Deployment of manufacturing operations strategy, control systems, tools and metrics to accurately measure progress and drive continuous improvement in a safe environment.
• Overall responsibility for financial metrics including unit hour performance and overhead budgets.
• Workforce planning and forecasting.
• Area layout and flow management.
• Capital identification and control of overhead expenses.
• Ensuring full compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Capital project execution.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Excel

Project Management

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (MS/MBA) in related field

Tools

PRISM

PDM

VBS

Microsoft Project

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-17

Country: United States of America

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN2 ~ 352 Lowell St ~ AN2 HAMPSHIRE BLDG

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

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 opportunity to join the Patriot Missile Manufacturing area. This position has overall leadership responsibility for a fast paced, multi-shift production facility responsible for assembly, test, and delivery of Patriot Missile subcomponents and forebody assemblies. As the Value Stream Lead, your responsibilities include full leadership and management accountability regarding the performance on all aspects of safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance for the multi-cell/multi-shift operation.

The Value Stream Leader will be responsible for setting the standard and driving operational excellence throughout the organization. This position requires an independent, self-motivated leader, that can drive the organization to meet goals and objectives consistently. Daily interaction with other cross-business teams is required to maintain and meet organizational goals and objectives. These groups include technical support, manufacturing/test/design engineering, maintenance, production control and finance as well as multiple Integrated Product Teams. Achieving/exceeding safety, quality, delivery, cost goals and identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities using CORE and lean methodologies are critical performance criteria for this position.

What You Will Do

• Overall execution to delivery commitments for production
• Deployment of manufacturing operations strategy, control systems, tools and metrics to accurately measure progress and drive continuous improvement in a safe environment
• Overall responsibility for financial metrics including unit hour performance and overhead budgets
• Workforce planning and forecasting
• Area layout and flow management
• Capital identification and control of overhead expenses
• Ensuring full compliance with company policies and procedures
• Capital project execution

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 8 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and 5 years of experience.
• Experience in Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and/or Production Control.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Strong management skills in a manufacturing defense industry and ability to make decisions with minimal supervision, goal setting, delegation, coaching, and motivating.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills to manage tasks that bridge operations, production control, engineering, supply chain, and customer relations.
• High computer literacy and with confidence and skill working with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and familiarity with Raytheon systems (PRISM, PDM, VBS)
• EVMS Certified

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.

Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

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.

This position is an onsite role - Andover, MA: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-andover,-ma-location

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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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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, a