Manufacturing Operations Supervisor

Date Posted:

2026-06-30



Country:

United States of America



Location:

US-CA-GOLETA-B03 ~ 75 Coromar Dr ~ BLDG B03



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 hiring a Manufacturing Operations Supervisor, who works independently monitoring 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 is accountable for executing the production plan and ensuring each manufacturing program achieves its monthly delivery commitments. This role partners closely with Program Management, Supply Chain, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Planning, and Product Control PCMC to identify and remove barriers that impact schedule performance while maintaining compliance with all regulatory and customer requirements.

Reviews support requirements and recommend tools and procedure processes. May make recommendations concerning acquisition and use of new technological equipment and materials. The Manufacturing supervisor is responsible for leading daily operations in Special Fab & Final assembly.

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.
• Will rotate between labs and support numerous teams.
• Balance labor resources to support changing production priorities.
  Ensure production documentation, labor reporting, and manufacturing records such as sign offs/JSTD certs are accurate and completed on time.

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and minimum of 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.

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 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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