Manufacturing/Production Supervisor

Date Posted:

2026-10-26



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-RI-PORTSMOUTH-PS3 ~ 1847 W Main Rd ~ NIMITZ WEST BLDG



Position Role Type:

Onsite



U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.



Security Clearance Type:

None/Not Required



Security Clearance Status:

Not Required

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Raytheon has an opportunity for a Manufacturing/Production Supervisor in the Seapower Capability Center (SCC) within the Hardware/Sensors and Test Value Stream. You will have overall responsibility for the manufacturing operation team(s) in a fast paced and dynamic environment and will manage a team of assemblers and/or technicians. Daily interaction with other cross-business teams in SCC to maintain and meet organizational goals and objectives. These groups include technical support, manufacturing/test/design engineering, maintenance, finance, and the program management office.

Achieving/exceeding cost, quality, delivery, safety goals, and identifying and implementing continuous improvement opportunities using six sigma and lean methodologies are critical performance criteria for this position. Ensures assembled hardware meets contractual quality, cost, and delivery requirements by planning, organizing, and directing the flow of production. Provide a safe work environment and will be actively engaged in safety improvement projects.
 
What You Will Do

• Deployment of manufacturing operations strategy, control systems, tools and metrics to accurately measure progress.

• Identify root causes of hardware design, production capacity, quality and staffing issues and develop/implement corrective action plans.

• Operate in multiple shop floor and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) related systems to ensure alignment between material position and production capability/schedule.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years of prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.

• Supervisor, Leadership, Operations, Manufacturing, and/or Production experience.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience utilizing business systems and tools that aid in managing labor, processes, and budgets.

• Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean / six sigma implementation projects.

• Ability to work with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Access)

• Experience in MRP, Shop Floor Management, Material and Inventory Control-type systems such as Kanban, SMI, Continuous Flow Manufacturing

• Previous experience supervising bargaining unit employees, time keeping, and labor rules and regulations.

What We Offer

• Our values drive our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Safety, Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation. 

Learn More & Apply Now!

• Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products. 

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As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote.

The salary range for this role is 86,800 USD - 165,200 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.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. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.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. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

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.

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