Sr. Supervisor, Production Control

Position Overview

Sr. Supervisor, Production Control – Andover, MA. Onsite role requiring a DoD Confidential clearance and U.S. citizenship. Salary range: $86,800 – $165,200 per year.

• DoD Confidential clearance required
• U.S. citizenship required; existing clearance required after day 1

• Manage a high‑visibility, high‑mix area
• Conduct material availability analysis, tracking, and reporting
• Oversee kit readiness, coordinating with BOM, Material Master, Process Engineering, Operations, and Document Control
• Lead and mentor a team of planning and scheduling professionals to meet program and organizational goals
• Evaluate and coordinate material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production and customer demands
• Monitor and analyze production schedules, material availability, and potential shortages or delays, proactively mitigating issues to avoid schedule impacts
• Drive effective communication and collaboration between departments, including Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Purchasing, and Engineering
• Propose and implement solutions to address potential work stoppages or delays, ensuring factory operations run smoothly
• Facilitate compliance with Department of Defense safety standards and initiatives
• Manage material movement between warehouses, production areas, and customers to ensure on‑time delivery of components and finished goods
• Provide regular material status updates during Line of Balance (LOB) and other program review meetings

• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience with a university degree or equivalent
• OR minimum of 3 years relevant experience with an advanced degree
• Experience in planning, scheduling, production control, manufacturing, operations, supply chain, or related project management
• Experience managing daily team operations or equivalent leadership responsibilities

• Interfacing, collaborating, and communicating with all levels of an organization and a large external customer base
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems (special program access or equivalent)
• Experience with material and inventory control systems such as Kanban, SMI, continuous flow manufacturing
• Experience with Six Sigma methodology (CORE) and/or tools such as lean manufacturing, diagnostic, process optimization, and continuous improvement
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook/Skype)

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage
• 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance program
• Parental leave, paid time off, and holidays
• Annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation (when applicable)

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, veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action 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.