Cell Leader - 2nd Shift - McKinney, TX

U.S. citizenship is required; ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued Secret security clearance is mandatory. Active and existing clearance required from day one.

About the role

Raytheon’s McKinney, TX Consolidated Manufacturing Center (CMC) assembles and tests advanced Electro-Optical Infrared products. The selected candidate will supervise 10–20 assembly operators and test technicians, ensuring the highest standard of quality equipment is delivered to the warfighter. Responsibilities include developing performance metrics, meeting production schedules and cost targets, and implementing continuous improvement methods using lean manufacturing principles.

This is a full-time (40 hours per week), on-site position at our McKinney, TX location, working 2nd shift. Willingness to work off-shift and overtime as required by program and factory needs is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety, quality, cost, and schedule execution on the factory floor.
• Supervise day-to-day factory operations, resource loading, process control, and business performance metrics.
• Interface and collaborate with Production Associates, Production Control, Program Operations, Quality, Engineering, Environmental Health and Safety, and Factory Management.
• Manage workforce planning and forecasting, employee training, time and attendance tracking, area layout and flow, and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Engage with other functional areas to drive continuous improvement in cost, quality, and schedule performance.

Requirements

• University Degree or equivalent experience with a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience, including specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices.
• Experience managing a production team and/or group subordinate employees.
• Experience in manufacturing planning/scheduling and lean manufacturing concepts.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with processes such as R6s, iMRO, SAP, CMES, or equivalent shop floor management & MRP systems.
• Experience with cost management and/or rework reduction efforts.
• Experience in Visual Controls, Line Balancing, LEAN Factory Management principles, and optimizing critical resources.
• Experience with Manufacturing Engineering, process development, and continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance, short-term disability, and 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.
• Eligibility for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs (dependent on role level and collective-bargaining agreement).

Pay

The salary range for this role is $68,900 – $131,100 USD.