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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 is responsible for Operations Management and oversight of a production factory in the Forest Consolidated Manufacturing Center.   This role is responsible for the planning and performance of an assigned manufacturing team.   Responsibilities include operations leadership throughout the IPDS program life cycle, developing schedule plans, resource loading, and management of factory performance metrics. Leads operations resources and functional resources including production engineering, test engineering, quality engineering, and production control to ensure production requirements are met.  Works closely with Program Operations Managers on execution planning and risk management.

What You Will Do

• The Value Stream Manager is responsible for leading the overall manufacturing operations for a large value stream within a product line platform. This position is responsible for all aspects of manufacturing execution including execution to a MRP schedule, achieving positive variance to HPU performance, managing work-in-process to avoid aging WIP, and personnel staffing and development.
• As the lead of the value stream for the site operations team, the VSM is the primary interface for the Consolidated Manufacturing Center to the program organization team and cross-functional guidance. The VSM will make strategic decisions for the direction of the value stream related to manufacturing plans, including production planning and Cost Reduction Initiatives.
• It is also imperative the VSM has a comprehensive understanding of all aspects of the production organization concerned with the assembly and processing operations, including a thorough understanding of manufacturing related policies/procedures and quality and customer requirements.
• Periodic interface is required with both internal and external customers at EACs, Program Management Reviews (PMRs), and customer visits/tours.
• This role will be working 1st shift, with flexibility to work additional hours and occasional weekends.
• This will be an onsite role in our Forest, MS location.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 8 years of prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 5 years’ experience.
• Prior experience in operations, manufacturing and/or engineering experience
• Experience in proposals and / or budget management.
• Experience in a leading a team.
• 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

• Production Control concepts including WIP management and TAKT
• Experience with lean manufacturing tools and concepts
• Prior Aerospace Defense experience
• Working experience with SAP based Enterprise Resource Planning
• Certification in Program Management, Six Sigma, or Lean Manufacturing

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.

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• RTX solves some of the toughest challenges in aerospace and defense. That requires expansive thinking and bold innovation – and that, in turn, requires a culture that is diverse, equitable and inclusive.

We embrace individuality and diversity of thought to fuel opportunity for our employees, our customers, and our communities. We work toward progress, knowing that a more inclusive world is critical to our mission. Not just in this moment, but always.

• 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 

• Location Info and/or Links:

Forest, MS: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-forest-ms-location

The salary range for this role is 86,000 USD - 180,000 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/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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