Value Stream Lead (2nd Shift)

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About Us:
At Raytheon Missiles & Defense, fresh thinking and possibilities are forged in times of change and you will be on the front lines as we trailblaze new approaches, push the boundaries of innovation and chart a course to a tomorrow you can be proud to have a hand in creating.

Job Summary:
The Value Stream Lead (VSL) is accountable for all manufacturing related activities within a production or depot-manufacturing environment.  The successful candidate will report to a Value Stream Manager and be accountable for the daily management and direction of up to 20 touch labor employees within one shift.  The VSL will be tasked to define clear operational schedules, priorities, goals, and collaborate with functional support employees to allow for continuous manufacturing of line-flow or end-item products.  Additionally, the VSL will have accountability for the quality of production, and depot products, while being delivered on time at or below cost targets.

This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas. This position is expected to be in factory with very limited work from home opportunities. 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 manufacturing leadership role. 

There’s no such thing as a perfect candidate, so don’t hold back.  Your qualifications could add tremendous value to our team.  Our customers come from all different backgrounds, and so do our employees.  If you’re passionate about what you could accomplish here, we’d love to hear from you.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

• Site Leadership interface and interactions
• Schedule, Quality and Cost performance management of assigned work areas
• Provide the required resources (facilities, processes, equipment, training, etc.) to ensure all employees work in a safe working environment
• Communication of customer and site requirements to bargaining unit workforce
• Interface with support employees including planning, engineering, quality and other Value Stream Leaders across shifts
• Manage and lead up to 20 touch personnel
• Perform a wide variety of sequencing, planning, scheduling, coordinating and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing workflow
• Prioritizes project issues and assists in the resolutions process to meet productivity, quality, and organizational goals and contractual delivery requirements
• Ensure compliance to all pertinent operating procedures, organizational directives and work instructions

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree preferably in Engineering, Manufacturing or additional 2 years of personnel leadership experience may be substituted for each 1 year of college OR An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience with minimum 2 years’ experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Production Control, Military, Finance
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. secret clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​.

Qualifications We Value:

• Material Resource Planning experience within an Enterprise Resource Planning system or like system (SAP, Expected at Complete, IMDS - Integrated Maintenance Data System, TMSS - Tactical Missile Reporting System)
• Understanding of an Operation Environment (TAKT, Line Balancing, Value Stream Mapping)
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and/or implementation
• Knowledge of Bargaining Unit Agreement & Compliance
• Strong knowledge of Production Control concepts including WIP management and TAKT
• Understanding of Estimate At Completion (EAC) process and Hours Per Unit (HPU)

What We Offer:
Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a robust total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the superior benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance and child/adult backup care

Additional Details:

Employee Referral Award Eligibility: Only employees currently within RMD and RI&S have the potential to receive a Referral Award for submitting a referral to RMD and RI&S roles. ALL eligibility requirements must be met (see guidelines) to receive the Referral Awarding

This position is located in beautiful Tucson, AZ. Tucson has a friendly, caring and laid-back atmosphere, combined with the innovation and energy of a metropolitan region and recognized as one of America’s 10 Best Small Cities. Surrounded by beautiful mountains, colorful Sonoran Desert landscape and majestic saguaro cacti, Tucson is blessed with some of nature’s best work. Tucson is known for its bright blue skies, and with more than 310 sunny days per year, Tucson’s fantastic weather lets residents enjoy the outdoors year-round

RTX is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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