Manufacturing Supervisor

Date Posted:

2026-05-05

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-B08 ~ 44 Castilian Dr ~ BLDG B08

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 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 hiring a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor, who works independently monitors manufacturing operations by analyzing cell performance and productivity. The successful candidate is driven, organized, collaborative, and adaptable. Coordinates scheduling activities and sequencing of work. Works across operations disciplines and support groups.

The Supervisor will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and communicating status on work and is empowered to escalate and clear barriers to progress. In this role, the Supervisor will balance hands on work inside the factory environment and communication outside of the factory.  

The Supervisor develops procedures for economical mass production in cooperation with engineering and production departments. Reviews support requirements and recommend tools and procedure processes.  May make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials. While managing factory services/communications you will oversee and coordinate work with teams ranging from factory services, tool cribs, machine shops, tooling group, adhesive mix lab & factory communications team. This role is dynamic and will include working with all support functions such as PCMC, engineering & supply chain to ensure clear communication is being given to C&SP factory.

This position is for 1st shift.

What You Will Do

• Manages small projects or processes.
• Works autonomously with limited oversight from manager.
• Coaches and reviews the work of area technicians.
• Collect status and barriers to enable effective shift handoffs and communication to factory supervision.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to reduce cycle times and increase throughput in work cells.
• Provide team leadership and model behaviors including adherence to policies and factory rules, timely completion of required training, and attention to detail
• Identifies cost reduction and process improvement opportunities to ensure efficiency of operations and cost effectiveness.
• Coordinates scheduling activities to ensure smooth operations and optimal use of facilities.
• Leverages analysis on cell performance and productivity to maximize productivity.
• Manage vendor relationships and service contracts.
• Conducts MSALT & MSIS meetings with management and support functions.
• Work with vendors to for timely monthly deliveries and procurement scheduling.
• Dynamic environment, meaning must be able to rotate between labs and support numerous teams.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience.
• Experience working in manufacturing, Operations, Planning, Production, and /or Quality environments.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Time management
• Organizational skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Advanced assembly experience in detector packaging technologies such as laser welding, sub-assemblies and precision alignment.
• Experience in manufacturing information systems
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing
• Has advanced knowledge of lab operations.
• Factory Coms, Tier 1, Tier 2, Tier 3 structure understanding
• Understanding of 30-60-90 and flow down to factory management

What We Offer

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

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• 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 95,500 USD - 181,700 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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