Sr. Manager, Production Control

RTX; Portsmouth (RI); On-site; USD 132,000 - 252,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) match

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

RTX in Portsmouth, RI seeks a Sr. Production Control Lead to oversee a 6-person team in a high-visibility manufacturing area. You will drive MRP-driven material planning, schedule releases, and coordinate kit readiness with cross-functional teams to meet program goals.

Experience leading production control operations, strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, and a DoD environment background are preferred. This onsite role requires active DoD clearance readiness and collaboration across engineering,

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years relevant experience, or Advanced degree with 7+ years.
• Experience in Production Control, Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, Scheduling, Operations, Manufacturing or other production-driven environments.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience leading daily team operations and/or comparable leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a highly visible area with 6 production control professionals reporting into this position.
• Set strategic vision, direction and plan to execute on short to medium term program and functional strategies and initiatives.
• Material Availability Analysis, Tracking, and Reporting.
• Manage Kit Readiness with cross-functional teams (BOM, Material Master, Process Engineering, Operations, Document Control).
• Releasing production schedules in multiple tools through the MRP system and confirming in shop floor system.
• Coordinate kitting process with multiple stores and consolidation areas.
• Provide production floor support including replacement part management, shop floor material staging, WIP movement and delivery to next step.
• Control the disposition of nonconforming or specially handled material and configuration of components/sub-assemblies.
• Maintain integrity of shop floor, MRP, and inventory systems through KPIs.
• Process piece part movement to support internal build requirements through subcontractors and Raytheon facilities.

Skills

Production control

MRP/ERP

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Date Posted

2026-11-10

Country

United States of America

Location

US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS1 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ BLDG

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 Type

DoD Clearance: Confidential

Security Clearance Status

Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon has an opening for a Sr. Production Control Lead supporting our Undersea Factory in our Portsmouth, RI facility. The successful candidate has experience with 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 daily interaction with cross functional teams, programs, and business units to maintain and meet organizational goals and objectives. These groups include planning, production control, operations, quality, and manufacturing/test/design engineering.

What You Will Do

• Managing a highly visible area with 6 production control professionals reporting into this position.
• Set strategic vision, direction and plan to execute on short to medium term program and functional strategies and initiatives.
• Material Availability Analysis, Tracking, and Reporting.
• Manage Kit Readiness including working with cross-functional team in BOM, Material Master, Process Engineering, Operations, and Document Control.
• Releasing production schedules in multiple tools through the MRP system and confirming in shop floor system.
• Coordinates kitting process with multiple stores and consolidation areas.
• 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.
• Control the physical disposition of nonconforming or specially handled material including Return to Vendor, purged material, WIP STOP per contractual restrictions, and configuration of components/sub-assemblies as required.
• Maintain integrity of the shop floor, MRP, and inventory systems through key performance metrics.
• Process piece part movement to support internal build requirements through subcontractors, internal shared resources, and other Raytheon Technologies facilities.
• This position is an onsite role in our Portsmouth, RI facility.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience.
• Experience in Production Control, Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics, Scheduling, Operations, Manufacturing, or other production driven environments within manufacturing.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems.
• Experience leading daily team operations and/or comparable leadership experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.
• Experience in Special Program Access and other business systems, including shop floor data systems.
• Experience in Six Sigma, CORE, Lean Manufacturing processes, diagnostics, and continuous improvement.
• Experience driving financial performance, cost reduction, staffing, and budgeting.

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.

• 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

As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attendselect 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 132,400 USD - 251,600 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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