Value Stream Manager (801 RFEI)

Date Posted:

2023-10-02

Country:

United States of America

Location:

AZ201: RMS AP Bldg 801 1151 East Hermans Road Building 801, Tucson, AZ, 85756 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

About Us:

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.

Job Summary:

The Subsystems Make Center 801 RFEI factory includes product and process focused factories that assemble and test RFEI subassemblies and guidance sections in support of the RTX portfolio of weapons to the war fighter.  Emphasizing mission assurance by encouraging initiative at all levels, the Subsystems Make Center manages customer commitments through quality, cost, and schedule execution. 

The Value Stream Manager (VSM) is the Integrated Project Team leader within a production or depot 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 Value Stream Lead (VSL), Production Support team (ME, PTE, IE, QE, PC) and Production engineering/test 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.

This position is an onsite role.

Responsibilities to Anticipate:

  • Direct supervision of Value Stream Leaders (VSL) and responsibility for 20+ bargaining unit employees and additional support/technical personnel.
  • Collaboration and communication with upstream and downstream VSMs 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, equipment, and test architecture.
  • 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.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of eight (8) years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of five (5) years’ experience.
  • 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 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
  • Understanding of sequencing for fabrication, assembly, installation, testing and other manufacturing operations in relation to similar type of products or processes

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 first class benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care.

Additional Information:

Please consider the following role type definitions 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.

This requisition is eligible for an employee referral award.  ALL eligibility requirements must be met to receive the referral award.

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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