Value Stream Lead Mission Components - Andover, MA
Listed on 2026-07-31
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Automotive
Operations Management, Quality Engineering
Date Posted: Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-MA-ANDOVER-AN5 ~ 356 Lowell St ~ AN5 BRISTOL BLDG Position Role Type:
Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance Type:
None/Not Required Security Clearance Status:
Not Required
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.
Raytheon has an opportunity to join the Mission Components (MC) Factory team. This position has leadership responsibilities for the Cables Harness Fabrication Value Stream, a fast paced, multi-shift, low, medium and high volume, high mix environment that produces products for multiple programs and upstream work centers. As the Value Stream Lead, your responsibilities include full leadership and management accountability regarding the performance on all aspects of safety, quality, schedule, and cost performance for the multi-cell/multi-shift operation.
The Value Stream Leader will be responsible for setting the standard and driving operational excellence throughout the organization. This position requires an independent, self-motivated leader, that can drive the organization to meet goals and objectives consistently. Daily interaction with other cross-business teams needed to maintain and meet organizational goals and objectives is required to be successful. These groups include technical support, manufacturing/test/design engineering, maintenance, production control and finance as well as multiple Integrated Product Teams.
Achieving/exceeding safety, quality, delivery, cost goals and identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities using CORE and lean methodologies are critical performance criteria for this position.
- Provide leadership and execution to delivery commitments.
- Support deployment of manufacturing operations strategy, control systems, tools and metrics to accurately measure progress.
- Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
- Foster a safe working environment.
- Unit hour performance.
- Support staffing budget oversight, workforce forecasting and planning and area layout and flow management.
- Support capacity analysis and develop mitigation strategies as required.
- Capital identification and control of overhead expenses.
- Ensure full compliance of company policies and procedures.
- A University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or
- An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
- Experience managing in a multi-shift manufacturing environment; and experience leading a cross-functional team.
- U.S. Citizen - U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.
- Strong management skills in a manufacturing defense industry and ability to make decisions with minimal supervision, goal setting, delegation, coaching, and motivating.
- Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) and presentation skills.
- Solid interpersonal skills to manage tasks that bridge operations, production control, engineering, supply chain, and customer relations.
- High computer literacy and with confidence and skill working with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and familiarity with Raytheon systems (PRISM, PDM, VBS)
EVMS Certified
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.
- 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)…
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