Production Lead, Operations and Supply Chain - Clearance Required

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-9022 ~ 9022 S Rita Rd ~ BLDG 9022

Date Posted:

Country: United States of America

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance:
Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

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 Common Control Actuation System (CAS) Operations Lead plays a critical role in shaping how our future products are built. Serving as a strategic partner to Engineering and our Common CAS factories, this leader drives operational excellence, cross‑functional alignment, and world‑class new product introduction practices.

This is a unique opportunity to influence factory readiness from the earliest stages — helping design, stand up, and mature multiple new production lines before full‑rate demand arrives. You will work directly with Raytheon UK to help build production capability from the ground up, ensuring manufacturing readiness, process stability, and a seamless transition from design to build.

We are seeking someone who thrives in dynamic environments, thinks end‑to‑end, and is motivated by the challenge of turning operational vision into execution.

• Shape Factory Readiness & Strategic Execution
  • Partner with Raytheon UK, Effectors factory leadership, and program offices to establish new production capability for the Common CAS strategic initiative
  • Influence design for manufacturability by driving early and proactive engagement with Engineering
  • Support strategic decision‑making through data analysis, performance insights, and readiness reporting
  • Lead operational reviews, drive alignment across cross‑functional teams, and ensure all actions remain on track
• Lead Cross‑Functional Projects & New Product Introduction
  • Drive multi‑site, cross‑functional projects in support of NPI and production line activation
  • Identify operational risks, resolve bottlenecks, and implement scalable process improvements
  • Ensure alignment between business objectives, engineering deliverables, operational readiness, and schedule
• Operational Excellence & Standardization
  • Develop, mature, and standardize operational processes, workflows, and best practices across domestic and international factories
  • Monitor and analyze KPIs to measure readiness and drive continuous improvement
  • Provide actionable insights to support data‑driven decision‑making and long‑term operational planning
• Leadership, Communication & Alignment
  • Create compelling executive‑level presentations, reports, and readiness briefs
  • Serve as a connective link between leadership, engineering, and factory teams
  • Facilitate collaboration between Raytheon UK and U.S. teams while ensuring export compliance
• Ability to travel up to 25%

• Typically requires 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
• 5+ years of experience in operations, project management, or supply chain
• Experience in an on‑site manufacturing environment
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

• SAP experience
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Advanced user in Microsoft Excel, and other data analytics software with willingness to further develop skillset
• Experience using analytical and problem‑solving skills to effectively identify and resolve issues and mitigate risks.

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and…