Associate Director, Production Control, MCU

Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG

 Position Role Type: Onsite

 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: Confidential

 Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1 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 is seeking an Associate Director of Production Control for the MCU (Machining, Cables, and Undersea) Product Center team located in Andover, MA. Reporting to the Director of Production Control and Logistics, this position is a key member of the Operations Leadership Team responsible for overseeing production control, material planning, and work-in-process management to ensure successful customer delivery. The role will lead a team of approximately 35-40 employees. This position requires strong cross-functional leadership skills, operational expertise, and the ability to work in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment. The Associate Director will collaborate with teams across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Supply Chain, and Logistics to meet cost, quality, and schedule objectives while championing innovative solutions for material management.

Lead and manage a team to drive performance management, goal setting, career development, and training initiatives. Oversee workforce matters across varying levels to sustain a workplace focused on safety, collaboration, and performance excellence. Build and lead cross-functional teams, leveraging operations and program management expertise to optimize production processes within a complex, high-technology environment. Develop and implement process improvements and cost-saving measures utilizing Raytheon CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence) practices. Monitor operations and deploy strategies to support on-time delivery, material availability, and customer satisfaction. Drive operational improvements through metrics-based management and continuous improvement initiatives. Serve as a key enabler of strategic growth by collaborating with senior leadership across the organization. Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Execute projects and deliverables on tight deadlines with precision and efficiency. This will be an onsite role in our Andover, MA facility.

You Must Have Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 12 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 10 years experience. Experience in Production Control, Planning, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing, or other production schedule-driven environments. Experience with MRP/ERP systems. Experience leading daily team operations and/or comparable leadership experience.

We Prefer Experience leading in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment with a focus on managing collective bargaining workforces. Experience in Special Program Access and other business systems, including shop floor data systems. Experience in Six Sigma, CORE, Lean Manufacturing processes, diagnostics, and continuous improvement. Experience driving financial performance, cost reduction, staffing, and budgeting.

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