Manufacturing/Operations Planner

Date Posted:

2025-11-12

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA602: Goleta (RVS) Bldg B01 6825 Cortona Drive Building B01, Goleta, CA, 93117 USA

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:

None/Not Required

Posting Title: Manufacturing/Operations Planner

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. 

The Manufacturing Planner plays a dual role in driving operational efficiency while providing critical administrative assistance to the Factory Manager and Supervisors. This position is responsible for analyzing production schedules, material availability, and capacity constraints to improve lead times and enhance factory workflow. It includes hosting daily standups to align the team on priorities, track progress, and drive actions to closure.

The role also includes a variety of administrative support tasks, such as managing calendars, coordinating meetings, preparing reports, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring timely communication across teams. The Manufacturing Planner collaborates with cross-functional teams to identify bottlenecks, implement process improvements, and optimize resource utilization while handling routine office tasks, such as supply management and document filing. Additionally, the position involves monitoring key performance metrics, supporting continuous improvement efforts, and leveraging data-driven insights to recommend strategies for enhancing factory efficiency and throughput.

This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to balance strategic planning with administrative responsibilities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

What You Will Do

• Provide direct support for manufacturing activities, with extensive time spent within factory and cleanroom environments to ensure seamless operations
• Provide input into daily production movement targets and monitor product line flow, while serving as a proficient user of the Manufacturing Execution System (MES)
• Collaborate with Factory Management on projects and initiatives to drive organizational objectives and achieve control tower metric goals
• Hosts daily standups to align the team on priorities, track progress, and drive actions to closure
• Lead and oversee continuous improvement initiatives to enhance factory operations, improve workflow, and optimize production processes utilizing Lean Six Sigma principles
• Assist with the auditing and reviewing labor charging documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance

Qualifications You Must Have  

• Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and/or utilizing production metrics and goal settings.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Knowledge of Eyelit or similar MES platforms
• Project management knowledge or experience
• Lean six sigma certifications

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.
• This position is an onsite role – Goleta, CA:

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