Senior Value Stream Lead, SMT & Lean Operations

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

Job summary

Raytheon Circuit Card Manufacturing in Andover, MA seeks an experienced Value Stream Lead to manage the Front-End Process of the Surface Mount Technology value stream. You will drive operational excellence, deliver on-time quality, and lead cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.

This role demands Lean and CORE experience, strong data analysis, and the ability to plan capacity, mentor staff, and drive cost reductions while maintaining safety and compliance with DoD standards.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the Front-End Process, ensuring alignment with strategic business objectives, customer commitments, and operational targets.
• Develop and execute production schedules, capacity planning, workforce planning, and resource allocation to meet demand while optimizing productivity and costs.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing team, including operators, engineers, and technical support staff. Foster collaboration and accountability across the team.
• Identify and implement Lean principles, CORE methodologies, and other best practices to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Ensure compliance with internal quality standards and external customer requirements.
• Work closely with engineering, production control, quality, and other cross business teams to resolve issues, improve processes, and drive innovation within the value stream.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs), including safety, on-time delivery, yield, cycle time, Unit Hour performance, COPQ, and customer satisfaction.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to production schedules, yield issues, and technical challenges.

Skills

Operations leadership

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Cross-functional leadership

ERP/MRP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Production planning software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Raytheon Circuit Card Manufacturing in Andover, MA seeks an experienced Value Stream Lead to manage the Front-End Process of the Surface Mount Technology value stream. You will drive operational excellence, deliver on-time quality, and lead cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements.

This role demands Lean and CORE experience, strong data analysis, and the ability to plan capacity, mentor staff, and drive cost reductions while maintaining safety and compliance with DoD standards.