RTX · 5 hours ago
Factory Operations Manager – Focal Plane
RTX is a company dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression. They are seeking a Factory Operations Manager for the Focal Plane Array manufacturing line, responsible for leading semiconductor manufacturing operations and talent development for over 200 employees. This role involves driving operational excellence and strategic growth while ensuring a safe work environment and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Responsibilities
Predictably build and deliver high mix semiconductor products, meeting daily/monthly revenue, on time delivery (OTD) and productivity targets
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 FPO 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
Directly manage senior engineers and managers within Factory, Product Engineering, and Yield Engineering teams
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
Qualification
Required
Requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and typically a minimum of 12 years of prior relevant experience
Management experience in a Manufacturing/Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain and/or Production environment is required
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
DoD Clearance: Secret
Preferred
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 semiconductor products in a highly controlled operations environment
Proven ability to perform data mining and analysis to prioritize and drive continuous improvement
Excellent communicator and team-builder with strong interpersonal, negotiation, leadership and organizational skills
Change agent who courageously stands up and takes action, is high energy and possesses a strong sense of urgency
Ability to execute against tight deadlines
Active/Current Secret U.S. Security Clearance
Benefits
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
Holidays
Company
RTX
RTX is comprised of three market-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace, Pratt & Whitney and Raytheon – working as one to answer the biggest questions and solve the hardest problems in aerospace and defense.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.2MKey Investors
LIFT Ecosystem Accelerator
2024-02-22Grant· $0.2M
2019-06-09Acquired
2010-01-14Grant· $3M
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