Manufacturing Cell Lead - Second Shift

Manufacturing Cell Lead – Responsibilities

Accountable for all manufacturing‑related activities within a production or depot‑manufacturing environment. Reports to a Value Stream Leader on the Tucson, AZ site and manages the daily direction of up to 20+ touch labor employees within one shift.

Defines clear operational schedules, priorities, and goals, and collaborates with functional support employees to enable continuous manufacturing of line‑flow or end‑of‑item products.

Ensures quality of production and depot products are delivered on time at or below cost targets.

Works during second shift and is capable of extended hours in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.

• 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.
• Perform sequencing, planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing workflow.
• Prioritize project issues and assist in the resolution process to meet productivity, quality, and contractual delivery requirements.
• Ensure compliance with all operating procedures, organizational directives and work instructions.

• University degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience; or an advanced degree with a minimum of three (3) years of experience.
• Experience with manufacturing or operations.
• Supervisory or managerial experience.
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government‑issued security clearance (Secret) on day one.

• Material resource planning experience within an enterprise resource planning system (e.g., SAP, Expected at Complete, IMDS, TMSS).
• Understanding of operation environments (TAKT, line balancing, value stream mapping).
• Experience with lean manufacturing concepts and implementation.
• Knowledge of bargaining unit agreement 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 USD – 165,200 USD.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance.
• 401(k) match.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Flexible work schedules.
• Employee assistance program.
• Employee scholar program.
• Parental leave.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Possible annual short‑term and/or long‑term incentive compensation programs based on performance.
• Not relocation eligible – relocation assistance not available.

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. 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.