Principal Specialist Scheduling, Production Control

Raytheon; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 164,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense and aerospace company in Andover, MA is seeking a Principal Specialist in Scheduling and Production Control. The candidate will analyze material availability, support shop floor operations, and ensure effective scheduling. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and experience in planning or production control. This position offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• 5 years relevant experience or 3 years with an advanced degree.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, production control.

Responsibilities

• Analyze material availability and maintain integrity of MRP systems.
• Provide production floor support, manage WIP movement.

Skills

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Production Control

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

MRP systems

Kanban

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Location:

MA114: Andover MA 354 Lowell Suffolk 354 Lowell Street Suffolk, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

Date Posted:

2025-07-16

Country:

United States of America

Location:

MA114: Andover MA 354 Lowell Suffolk 354 Lowell Street Suffolk, Andover, MA, 01810 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Confidential

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 for a Production Control Scheduling Specialist in the Andover, Ma, Cables work center. The successful candidate has a working knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems in a manufacturing environment and utilizes data-driven decision making to enable effective material and workforce forecasting. This role requires successful daily interaction with cross functional teams, programs, and business units to maintain and meet organizational goals and objectives. These groups include Production Control, Planning, Operations, Quality, and Manufacturing/Test/Design Engineering, Integrated Supply Chain, Finance, and Maintenance Operations.

The individual in this role will need to quickly develop credibility and influence while leveraging strong interpersonal skills, aligning the operations’ execution plan to meet critical customer deadlines with supply chain strategies and financial targets. Achieving/exceeding goals using CORE and lean methodologies are critical performance criteria for this position. You will foster a working environment that promotes safety, security, compliance, and quality while achieving overall customer requirements. You will actively establish, lead, and participate in continuous improvement projects within Raytheon, as well as at the enterprise level.

What You Will Do

• Material Availability Analysis, Tracking, and Reporting
• Provide production floor support including replacement part management, shop floor material staging, Work in Progress (WIP) movement through shared resource areas, completion of units in shop floor and MRP system, delivery to next step (inventory or shipment), and meeting MRP schedule
• Maintaining integrity of the shop floor, MRP, and inventory systems through key performance metrics
• This will be an onsite role in our Andover, MA facility.
  
  

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and 5 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years relevant experience.
• Experience to include planning, scheduling, production control, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, or relevant project management experience.
• Experience with MRP and/or Special program access.
  
  

Qualifications We Prefer

• 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
  
  

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.
  
  

Learn More & Apply Now!

• 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.
  

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

The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 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.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management and Information Technology

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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