Senior Value Stream Lead

Prattwhitney; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Flexible schedules

Holiday pay

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon Technologies in the US state of Massachusetts seeks a seasoned leader to drive front-end process leadership within a major manufacturing value stream, overseeing production scheduling, capacity planning and a high-performing team. This onsite role requires active DoD clearance and a track record in aerospace/defense contexts.

You will optimize processes, manage risks, and collaborate with engineering, quality, and production control to deliver on commitments while striving for

Qualifications

• Requires university degree or equivalent experience and a long track record in Manufacturing, Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, Program and/or project management.
• Experience with aerospace/defense standards is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead front-end process to align with business objectives and production targets.
• Develop and execute production schedules, capacity and workforce planning.
• Manage and develop a high-performing team of operators, engineers and staff.
• Identify and implement Lean principles and CORE methodologies to improve efficiency and quality.
• Ensure adherence to internal and external quality standards and customer requirements.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, production control, quality and other teams.
• Monitor KPIs including safety, on-time delivery, yield and cycle times; report as required.
• Identify risks to schedules and mitigates issues related to production and technology.

Skills

Operational leadership

Lean principles

CORE methodologies

Data analysis

ERP/MRP systems

Production planning software

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Microsoft Office (Excel/PowerPoint)

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production planning software

PRISM / Raytheon systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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.

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG. Role Type: Onsite. Eligibility: U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status. Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship required for security clearance. Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance – Confidential. Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance required prior to start date.

What You Will Do

• Operational Leadership: Lead all aspects of the Front-End Process, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, customer commitments, and operational targets.
• Value Stream Planning: Develop and execute production schedules, capacity planning, workforce planning, and resource allocation to meet demand while optimizing productivity and costs.
• Team Leadership: Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, including operators, engineers, and technical support staff. Foster collaboration and accountability across the team.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement Lean principles, CORE methodologies, and other best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external customer requirements.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, production control, quality, and other cross business teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and drive innovation within the value stream.
• Metrics and Reporting: Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including safety, on-time delivery, yield, cycle time, Unit Hour performance, COPQ, and customer satisfaction.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks related to production schedules, yield issues, and technical challenges.
• Customer Focus: Serve as the primary interface with internal NHA customers, ensuring clear communication and alignment to expectations.
• Growth: Lead the team through a period of rapid growth, process migration and new capital release to production.

Qualifications

You Must Have:

• Typically requires university degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 10 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and 7 years of experience.
• Experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Production, Engineering, Quality, Program and/or project management.

We Prefer:

• Experience working with aerospace and defense industry standards or customers.
• Familiarity with advanced manufacturing technologies, automation, and Industry 4.0 initiatives.
• Proven track record of managing multi-million-dollar value streams successfully.
• Expertise in back-end semiconductor manufacturing processes, including [assembly, packaging, testing, etc.].
• Proficient in data analysis tools, ERP/MRP systems, and production planning software.
• Exceptional problem-solving, analytical, and leadership skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• EVMS certification.
• High computer literacy and with confidence and skill working with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Excel, Project and familiarity with Raytheon systems (PRISM, PDM, CMES).
• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean or CORE/six sigma project implementation.
• Metrics-driven.

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 132,400 USD - 251,600 USD.

• 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
• holidays
• 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.

Privacy Policy and Terms: 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.