Materials Manager (Onsite)

RTX (Raytheon); North Berwick (ME); On-site; USD 108,000 - 205,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX is seeking an experienced Operations Leader to direct shop floor personnel and guide material prioritization for engine build and military spares commitments.

Role requires leadership across manufacturing cells, execution of lean initiatives, and ensuring accurate inventory and delivery commitments. Onsite role in the US with a focus on continuous improvement and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in manufacturing operations, materials planning, or similar; OR a Master's with 5+ years in related fields; OR a high school diploma with 12+ years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement principles (Lean, CORE, QCPC) and shop practices.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite and SAP experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct Shop Floor personnel in execution of the unit plan.
• Provide direction to Manufacturing Cell Leaders and QA Leaders on prioritization of materials.
• Create Engine Build and Military spares commitments and ensure information is accurate and up to date.
• Lead scheduling and prioritization of critical BU commitments with materials organization.
• Provide leadership to manage accruals, WIP, QN and PPX aging.
• Support Lean, CORE and continuous improvement initiatives to increase quality, throughput and delivery integrity.
• Support lean logistics transformation and distribution of material to/from manufacturing cells.
• Ensure inventory accuracy across warehouses and guide policy adherence.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's degree

High School diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Date Posted

2026-10-12

Country

United States of America

Location

US-ME-NORTH BERWICK-113 ~ 113 Wells St ~ WELLS, Rte 9

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

About RTX

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

About Pratt & Whitney

Pratt & Whitney is a world leader in the design, manufacture and service of aircraft engines and auxiliary power systems and has been revolutionizing modern flight for over 100 years. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

What You Will Do

• Direct Shop Floor personnel in execution of business unit plan.
• Provide direction to Manufacturing Cell Leaders and QA Leaders on prioritization of materials.
• Create Engine Build and Military spares commitments and ensure information is accurate and up to date.
• Work with materials organization on Vendor Assist and Temporary Vendor Assist scheduling and prioritization of critical BU commitments.
• Provide leadership and guidance to manage all accruals, WIP, QN and PPX aging.
• Support CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence), Lean and other continuous improvement techniques to develop and implement process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing quality, throughput and delivery integrity.
• Support and participate in the execution of the lean logistic transformation plan.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a multi-skilled team engaged in the distribution of material to and from manufacturing cells and module assembly.
• Ensure inventory accuracy is maintained in all warehouses.
• Execute business decisions fairly, conduct annual performance reviews, hold regular toolbox meetings, provide two-way communications, consistent application of policy/work rules, clear, consistent communication of organizational goals and objectives.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 or more years of experience in an manufacturing operations, materials management/materials planning, continuous improvement/process improvement, or related environment or OR a Master's degree with 5 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, materials management/materials planning, continuous improvement/process improvement, or related environment
• In absence of a degree, High School diploma and 12 or more years of experience in an engineering, manufacturing operations, materials management/materials planning, continuous improvement/process improvement, or related environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite
• Working knowledge of shop practices, processes and procedures.
• Knowledge and understanding of continuous improvement principles (e.g. Lean manufacturing, CORE, QCPC)

Qualifications We Prefer

• SAP
• Working knowledge of new product / process technologies.
• Demonstrated skill and success in team leadership, facilitation & coaching skills

Salary

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