Manufacturing Cell Lead - Second Shift

Manufacturing Cell Lead (MCL)

Responsible for all manufacturing-related activities within a production or depot‑manufacturing environment. Reports to a Value Stream Leader and manages up to 20+ touch labor employees within one shift. Directly supports manufacturing activities, operating in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment with extended hours when required.

• Interface and interact with site leadership.
• Manage schedule, quality, and cost performance of assigned work areas.
• Provide required resources (facilities, processes, equipment, training) to ensure a safe working environment.
• Communicate customer and site requirements to the bargaining unit workforce.
• Interface with support employees including planning, engineering, quality and other Value Stream Leaders across shifts.
• Manage and lead up to 20+ touch personnel.
• Sequence, plan, schedule, coordinate, and report tasks to support the manufacturing workflow.
• Prioritize project issues and assist in the resolution process to meet productivity, quality, organizational goals and contractual delivery requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all pertinent operating procedures, organizational directives and work instructions.

• University degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of five years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with a minimum of three years of experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or operations.
• Supervisory or managerial experience.
• U.S. citizenship required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• Experience with Material Resource Planning in an ERP system (e.g., SAP, Expected at Complete, IMDS, TMSS).
• Understanding of operational environments such as TAKT, Line Balancing, Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and implementation.
• Knowledge of Bargaining Unit Agreements and compliance.
• Strong knowledge of Production Control concepts including WIP management and TAKT.
• Understanding of Estimate at Completion (EAC) process and Hours Per Unit (HPU).

• Salary range $86,800 – $165,200 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short‑term and long‑term disability, 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts and flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program, employee scholar program, parental leave, paid time off, holidays.
• Short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs for eligible positions.

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 protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment 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.