Sr. Supervisor, Production Control

Job Summary

The Sr. Supervisor, Production Control at Raytheon (RTX) will serve as a key member of the Planning and Production Control team, supporting factory operations under the Subsystems Make Center. The role is on‑site in Tucson, Arizona and requires a U.S. citizenship and a DoD Secret security clearance (interim clearance before start date).

• Lead the Production Control Team at the Tucson Airport Site.
• Evaluate and coordinate material requirements to ensure a controlled flow of approved materials timed to meet production/customer requirements.
• Track and status assemblies in progress, material availability, and potential shortages or delays.
• Triage production problems to ensure that personnel, equipment, materials, and services are provided as needed.
• Control and analyze multiple Bills of Material in an MRP system, confirming material supply demand and preparing necessary work orders based on shop load and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate inter‑departmental activities with quality assurance, manufacturing, purchasing, and engineering.
• Manage material movement between warehouse, labs/production areas, and customers.
• Handle material management of explosive components from procurement through installation or disposal processes.
• Work with engineers on Bill of Material accuracy and real‑time updates.
• Interface with internal customers—including Engineering Whole Life Group, Program, and Factory management—as required.
• Participate in projects and teams to accomplish continuous improvements.

Essential qualifications:

• University‑level degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of five years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with at least three years of experience.
• Experience in planning, scheduling, production control, supply chain, manufacturing, operations, finance, or project management.
• Experience with MRP and/or special program access.
• Leadership experience managing daily team operations.
• Ability to obtain an interim Secret U.S. government‑issued security clearance prior to start date.

• Experience in planning and production control within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean or Six Sigma project implementations.
• Experience with Wave track and material and inventory control systems such as Kanban, SMI, Continuous Flow Manufacturing.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications.

RTX offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) plan with company match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules and employee assistance program.
• Employee Scholar Program and parental leave.
• Paid time off, holidays, and incentive compensation (subject to performance).

Salary range: USD 86,800 – 165,200.

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 or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.