Sr. Manager, Production Control - HWIC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Raytheon in Andover, MA seeks a Senior Production Control Manager for the HWIC to lead planning, scheduling, and material control in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The role requires a strong background in MRP/ERP systems, DoD process experience, and proven leadership of cross-functional teams to ensure on-time production and material availability.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience with minimum 10 years in production control, planning, or related fields.
• Experience leading daily team operations and/or comparable leadership experience.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems and DoD environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage a highly visible area with 10 production control professionals and 3 Material Controllers.
• Set strategic vision, direction and plan to execute on program and functional strategies.
• Material Availability Analysis, Tracking, and Reporting.
• Manage Kit Readiness with cross-functional teams (BOM, Material Master, Process Engineering, Operations).
• Release production schedules in MRP systems and confirm in shop floor system.
• Coordinate kitting with multiple stores and consolidation areas.
• Provide production floor support including replacement part management and WIP movement.
• Control disposition of nonconforming or specially handled material.
• Maintain integrity of shop floor, MRP, and inventory systems with KPIs.
• Process piece part movement to support internal build requirements.

Skills

Production Control

MRP systems

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Team leadership

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

MRP/ERP Systems

Shop floor data systems

Job description

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AR1 ~ 358 Lowell St ~ AR1 DUKES BLDG

Date Posted: 2026-09-22

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date

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 opening for a Senior Production Control Manager supporting our Hardware Integration Center (HWIC) in our Andover, MA 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 10 production control professionals reporting into this position and 3 Material Controllers.


• 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 Andover, MA 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.


• Experience leading daily team operations and/or comparable leadership experience.


• Ability to obtain Interim Secret U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment.


• Experience with MRP/ERP Systems.


• 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.

• 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 attend select 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.