Value Stream Leader

Prattwhitney; Farmington (NM); On-site; USD 86,800 - 165,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Raytheon Diné Facility in Farmington, NM seeks a Value Stream Lead to manage daily readiness for 20+ staff in a high-paced production/depot setting. You will lead, train, and coach test and production associates, ensuring safety, training, and tool readiness to sustain production rates and meet deadlines.

The role reports to a Factory Support Manager and requires extended hours when needed, with a strong emphasis on manufacturing and technical leadership across Operations, Engineering, and Test

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.
• Supervisory or managerial experience.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Responsibilities

• Driving goals and accountability throughout cell Workforce planning and forecasting.
• Employee hiring, training, and unit hour performance.
• Area layout and flow management
• Ensuring the full compliance of company policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and operating within the contractual requirements set forth in a multiple production environment.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Supervisory experience

Cross-functional teamwork

Quality & safety

Line balancing

Employee relations

Problem solving

Operations management

Education

University Degree or equivalent

Advanced Degree in related field

Tools

PRISM

SAP

Microsoft 365

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.

The Value Stream Lead (VSL) is responsible for supporting a production and depot manufacturing environment at the Raytheon Diné Facility (Farmington, New Mexico) manufacturing location. The successful candidate will report to a Factory Support Manager and be accountable for the daily readiness and management of up to 20+ employees within one shift. The VSL will be tasked to help test associates and production employees. The VSL will ensure the test associates and production employees are trained and working compliantly and safely with all the tools they need to maintain production rates. 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. Also, the candidate will be able to provide valuable floor insight to a cross-functional (Operations, Engineering, Test Equipment, etc.) team.

Location: US‑NM‑FARMINGTON‑426S ~ 10059 Hwy 371 S ~ SOUTH BLDG

This position is located at the Raytheon Dine Facility in Farmington, NM.

Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required

What You Will Do

• Driving goals and accountability throughout cell Workforce planning and forecasting.
• Employee hiring, training, and unit hour performance.
• Area layout and flow management
• Ensuring the full compliance of company policies and procedures
• Knowledge of and operating within the contractual requirements set forth in a multiple production environment.

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.
• Supervisory or managerial experience.
• U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment.
• Experience executing assembly and/or test operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing practices and instructions.
• Knowledge of Quality practices and instructions.
• Superior communication skills.
• Experience in manufacturing line balancing.
• Labor management including attendance, employee relations & behavior, administrative responsibilities, and employee performance.
• Ability to create/sustain a fair and equitable work environment.
• Learning manufacturing applications.
• Experience with test processes.
• Knowledge of existing Raytheon execution systems (PRISM, SAP).
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft 365 (Office) Edge, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Word.
• Ability to develop solutions to problems of medium scope and complexity.
• Knowledge of sequencing fabrication, assembly, installation, testing and other manufacturing operations relation to specific portions of the product.
• Excellent team skills.

Not Relocation Eligible - Relocation assistance not available.

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.

This role is a U.S.-based role.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 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.

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.

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.