Operations manager

Date Posted:

Country:
United Kingdom

Location:

Livingston, West Lothian

Position Role Type:
Onsite

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defence company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defence.

Raytheon UK is going through a sustained period of growth, delivering new technology, customers and capability into the UK Defence Market. Due to this increase in activity, we require a senior Operations Leader for our Livingston Site. The Operations Manager will be primarily responsible for all aspects of Safety, Delivery, Quality and cost on production and development programs, as well as being designated site lead for the Livingston facility.

Reporting to the UK Head of Manufacturing, the Operations Manager will lead a team of Production managers to establishes key elements of tactical and operational plans with direct impact towards the achievement of results, with a focus on short to medium-term time horizons.

• Production programs are managed within agreed quality standards as well as financial budgets and timescales.
• Productivity and problem-solving through our Lean management system. Drive Lean implementation in manufacturing in alignment with the CORE (Customer Oriented Results and Excellence) and the RTX Management System.
• Manufacturing compliance is maintained to RUK standards
• Site operation and growth plans have a defined site leader working with key functional, program and customer stakeholders.

This position demands a dynamic leader with a proven background in a high reliability industry, operations management and team development. The Operations Manager must effectively balance day-to-day operational oversight while supporting site strategic plans to ensure the factory remains competitive, efficient, and responsive to customer needs. This includes collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, driving innovation, resolving challenges, and fostering a highly motivated and engaged workforce that consistently delivers results.

• Drive World-class safety culture is maintained and respond to all site EH&S requirements promptly
• Manufacturing compliance is maintained to RUK standards
• Accountable for Manufacturing at Livingston location holding overall responsibility for production of quality products in an efficient and timely manner.
• Provides leadership coaching and development for Production Managers and production team leads.
• Disciplined execution of the daily Lean management system, including Tiered accountability meetings, visual management systems, and leader standard work. Drive accountability to daily results and rapid corrective actions to overcome misses.
• Responsible for training and overall development of the manufacturing team in alignment with business needs. Responsibility will grow to approximately 200 direct and indirect reports.
• Champion for safety, quality improvement, and CORE programs across all manufacturing areas.

• Extensive Leadership experience in a highly regulated environment.
• Leadership experience of working in matrix environment with a diverse customer base
• Demonstrated track record of using continuous improvement tools
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• A Business or Engineering degree would be advantageous

• Competitive salaries.
• 25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
• Contributory Pension…