Raytheon · 10 hours ago
Program Operations Manager - CRAW
Andover, MA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$132K/yr - $252K/yr
7+ years expRaytheon is a leading defense contractor dedicated to helping the nation and allies defend freedoms. The Program Operations Manager will coordinate manufacturing resources, manage program schedules, and ensure successful integration of efforts to support the Compact Rapid Attack Weapon (CRAW) Program.
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No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Primary interface across all operation value streams
Lead Operations role for presenting reports to the Customer, and internal Program and/or Business leadership representing Operations performance
Overall management and coordination of recurring and non-recurring manufacturing resources to support program requirements
Lead Operations development or execution of Manufacturing plans through various Gate processes and supporting quarterly Estimate At Complete (EAC) and/or recurring cost performance reviews
Manage the coordination and execution of program schedules with Global Supply Chain Management, Subcontracts, Engineering, Mission Assurance, and other functional areas
Support Manufacturing Operations strategy development, communication and implementation
Utilize CORE/R6Sigma best practices to lead development, advocacy and implementation of cost reduction initiatives for both recurring efforts and new business opportunities
Coordinate Operations bids for new development and production proposals
Define clear operational schedules, priorities & goals for each Manufacturing Value stream, thru assessment of workload, and capacity/resources required to generate production plans, Make/where plans
Accountable for Operations execution of all program scope in support of cost, schedule, and quality performance through issue identification, problem solving and operations recovery to plan
Interface with customers to understand customer needs and issues and ensure that the customers receive excellent standards of service
Lead for assessment and determination of scope and timing for implementation of engineering change orders to product
Qualification
Required
Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years experience
Previous experience working in Manufacturing Operations
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
Preferred
Understanding of manufacturing tool sets and how to leverage information from material receipt through DD250 within a defense contracting organization
Experience working with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) / Material Resource Planning (MRP) systems, including but not limited to SAP, Kinaxis, PRISM/CMES
Experience working in a role supporting the Andover Circuit Card Assembly (CCA/CCM) factory
Experience supporting development programs and/or transition to LRIP (low rate initial production)
Experience with Make/Buy/Where process
Strong writing skills and verbal presentation experience
Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
Strong business acumen with experience managing Labor task execution with budget and schedule performance responsibility
Strong project management and manufacturing process experience
Previous leadership position in a fast paced technical or manufacturing environment that included multiple working organizations
Strong experience building strong cross-functional teams with proven results on cost reduction initiatives, manufacturing cycle time reduction, and removal of barriers to execution
Experience with Technical Data Package (TDP) reviews and approval via common Product Data Management (PDM)
EVMS Certification and CORE/Six Sigma experience
Experience in capital planning (development), MRL (Manufacturing Readiness Level) Assessments, Make/Buy/Where process
Knowledge of using RLPM/IPDS
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
Raytheon
Raytheon, an RTX business, creates next-generation defense solutions that are smarter, faster and better than previously thought possible.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$16MKey Investors
United States Air Force
2012-01-17Series Unknown· $5.5M
2009-10-26Acquired
2009-10-01Series Unknown· $10.5M
Leadership Team
Arunava Chatterjee
Executive Director of Ghost Black Operations & CEO & CTO
Kieran Nolan
Chief Enterprise Architect / IT CTO
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