Value Stream Lead - Second Shift

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Not disclosed

Job summary

RTX is seeking a Value Stream Manager to lead a cross-functional production team at the Tucson, AZ site. You will develop and execute schedules, drive continuous improvements, and coordinate with engineering, QA, supply chain, and maintenance.

The role requires a university degree or equivalent, 5+ years in manufacturing or operations, and prior leadership experience. DoD Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required. This is a second shift, onsite position.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of five (5) years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum three (3) years' experience.
• Experience with either manufacturing or operations.
• Experience leading a team or managerial experience.
• U.S. Citizen - 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.

Responsibilities

• Direct supervision and responsibility for 10+ bargaining unit employees and additional support/technical personnel.
• Collaboration and communication with upstream and downstream VSLs and leadership.
• Utilization of knowledge of manufacturing principles, manufacturing support team roles and responsibilities and manufacturing systems in support of initiatives, projects, improvements, and efforts.
• Overseeing and leading the generation, development and sustainment of product focused processes, tooling, and equipment architecture.
• Deploy and maintain lean transformation activities in conjunction with the value stream manager and support teams
• Deploy and maintain CORE structure, concepts and execution including but not limited to tier accountability and continuous improvement
• Personnel performance input for all related functions and career development of team members including coaching and mentoring.
• Perform a wide variety of sequencing, planning, scheduling, coordinating, failure triage support and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing workflow.
• Compiling labor forecasts and Estimates at Compete (EACs) for the support and touch employees.
• Strategic planning development for short term execution as well as long range planning
• Define and Execute priorities relating to safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Interact with support engineering, supply chain, and quality with respect to project schedules.
• This is a second shift position.

Skills

Team leadership

Manufacturing experience

Project coordination

Communication skills

Education

University degree or equivalent

Advanced degree (optional)

Tools

Lean manufacturing principles

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-09-16

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-801 ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 801 (External Site)

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: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

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.

The Value Stream Manager (VSM) is the Integrated Project Team leader within a production manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will report to the Factory Manager and be accountable for the daily management and direction of a cross functional team which includes the Production Support team (ME, IE, QE, PC) and Production engineering support team. The VSM will be tasked to generate, maintain, and execute clear operational schedules, priorities, goals while collaborating with functional management to allow for continuous manufacturing of line-flow or end-item products. Additionally, the VSM will have accountability for production, depot deliveries, failure investigation and triage, direction to salary production support, prioritization of design engineering support and safety within their factory area.

This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas. The candidate must be capable and willing to work extended hours (when required) in a fast-paced deadline driven environment. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in both manufacturing and technical leadership roles.

What You Will Do

• Direct supervision and responsibility for 10+ bargaining unit employees and additional support/technical personnel.
• Collaboration and communication with upstream and downstream VSLs and leadership.
• Utilization of knowledge of manufacturing principles, manufacturing support team roles and responsibilities and manufacturing systems in support of initiatives, projects, improvements, and efforts.
• Overseeing and leading the generation, development and sustainment of product focused processes, tooling, and equipment architecture.
• Deploy and maintain lean transformation activities in conjunction with the value stream manager and support teams
• Deploy and maintain CORE structure, concepts and execution including but not limited to tier accountability and continuous improvement
• Personnel performance input for all related functions and career development of team members including coaching and mentoring.
• Perform a wide variety of sequencing, planning, scheduling, coordinating, failure triage support and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing workflow.
• Compiling labor forecasts and Estimates at Compete (EACs) for the support and touch employees.
• Strategic planning development for short term execution as well as long range planning
• Define and Execute priorities relating to safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Interact with support engineering, supply chain, and quality with respect to project schedules.
• This is a second shift position.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum of five (5) years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum three (3) years' experience.
• Experience with either manufacturing or operations.
• Experience leading a team or managerial experience.
• U.S. Citizen - 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working in a Composites factory and an understanding of associated processes
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment
• Previous experience leading a direct team with specific deadlines, requirements or deliverables
• Knowledge of manufacturing and industrial engineering practices
• Knowledge of quality requirements relating to manufacturing environments.
• Superior communication skills

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.

Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available