Factory Operations Manager

RTX • Goleta, CA

22h • Onsite

About The Position

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. Raytheon Vision Systems is seeking an Associate Director Camera and Sensor Packaging (CSP) Factory Operations Manager (FOM), for the Goleta, California location. In this role you will be responsible leading overall manufacturing operations for the CSP manufacturing line along with managing the Value Stream Leaders (VSL) group within CSP, with annual revenue of approximately $300M. You will be responsible for leadership and talent development opportunities for an organization of > 200 employees across multiple functions including Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Supply Chain while maintaining a safe work environment for all RVS employees and instilling a culture of continuous improvement. The Factory Operations Manager will provide cross-functional leadership of the multi-disciplined RVS team to include the coordination of manufacturing resources and strategy required to support ongoing high mix low volume manufacturing operations for cost, quality and schedule, ensuring operational excellence across the manufacturing process from planning through production, shipment and customer support. This role is expected to champion Enterprise Collaboration by bringing best in class solutions that deliver innovative manufacturing and advanced capabilities that create sustained growth while driving affordability. This leader will set vision, think strategically, and implement necessary improvements to improve manufacturing cycle time and cost across their areas of responsibility. This leader will drive near-term and long-term results with respect to technical performance, cost, and schedule. They will have to influence business decisions of functional leadership to drive and execute successful change. This will include having to influence leaders up to VP level, requiring the use of data and understand what levers are needed to make a case for change and present business case and ROI to the leaders of other organizations. The CSP Factory Operations Manager is a member of the RVS Operations Leadership Team, with responsibilities including site level strategy and communication, shopload/staffing forecasts, identifying and submitting capital expenditure requests, facility plans, Risk Review Board, Corrective Action Board, and site safety initiatives.

Requirements

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 10 years’ experience.
• Management experience in a Manufacturing/Operations, Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain and/or Production environment is required.
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. 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 after day 1

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience leading in a DoD manufacturing environment
• Proven success leading teams in a rapidly changing and demanding environment as a proactive problem solver.
• Comprehensive business strategist with an ability to identify and implement strategy improvements to positively impact the bottom line
• Demonstrated experience with lean principles and guiding change efforts to support cultural and productivity improvements.
• Detailed understanding of MRP applications and identifying the necessary tools to improve organizational effectiveness
• Experience utilizing SAP, shop floor data systems and other business systems
• Understanding of Raytheon product structures and product technical details
• A great team builder with the ability to communicate clear expectations and influence teams across a wide cross-section of disciplines
• Earned Value certification and Program Leadership Tier 4 Certification
• Previous experience with high mix low volume products in a highly controlled operations environment
• Excellent communicator and team-builder with strong interpersonal, negotiation, leadership and organizational skills.
• Change agent who courageously stands up and takes action, and possesses a strong sense of urgency
• Ability to execute against tight deadlines
• Active/Current Secret U.S. Security Clearance

Responsibilities

• Direct CSP manufacturing operations to meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer commitments.
• Drive operational performance across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Morale (SQDCM).
• Predictably build and deliver high mix of products, meeting daily/monthly revenue, on time delivery (OTD) and productivity targets.
• Manage the VSL organization to drive manufacturing program execution including estimate at complete (EAC) and earned value (EV) performance, execution within annual operating plan (AOP), and achieving positive variance to budgets and rates.
• Partner closely with the program management as well as internal and external customers to ensure alignment and accountability at all levels.
• Define and execute CSP manufacturing strategy, culture, and results throughout operations, while engaging with cross functional teams to sponsor and drive continuous improvement efforts furthering the quality and the efficiency of the process line.
• Develop and maintain a robust staffing and talent development pipeline for appropriate build, test, and leadership competencies.
• Work in a fast paced, customer/program driven environment, leading strategic growth with regular interactions with senior leaders across Raytheon Operations and other functions.
• Handle performance management activities, goal setting, career counseling, compensation planning, and employee training and /or talent development while managing employees and employee relations issues within varying levels of the Organization.

Benefits

• Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager