Associate Director, Planning and Production Control

Date Posted:

2026-05-26

Country:

United States of America

Location:

US-CA-EL SEGUNDO-E04 ~ 2006 E El Segundo Blvd ~ BLDG E04

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date.​ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance​

Security Clearance Type:

Secret - Current

Security Clearance Status:

Active and existing security clearance required on 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. 

The Associate Director of Planning and Production Control will provide leadership for Production Control teams in Goleta EWS, El Segundo and Fullerton sites, and be a part of the California CMC’s cross-functional Leadership Team within Surveillance providing insight, influence, and ownership on decisions relating to talent, strategy, cost competitiveness, and tactical execution. This critical role will be leading teams responsible for the alignment of material availability, production schedule, and contractual requirements in Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and Shop Floor Control Manufacturing Execution System (MES).

The successful candidate must have effective communication skills, program troubleshooting know-how, an understanding of MRP in a manufacturing environment, aptitude for innovative solutions, and proven leadership skills. The ability to interface with all levels of management from both functional and programming will be essential in this job. In this role, the ownership and use of metrics will be key to maintaining system health and drive the level of performance that will support customer expectations.

What You Will Do

• Leadership of CA CMC Planning and Production Control teams, which includes Demand planning, Supply planning, and Sell-Off / Shipment of production, development, and depot programs.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a multi-skilled team engaged in the distribution of material to and from manufacturing cells and module assembly.
• Set strategic vision, direction and plan to execute on short to medium term program and functional strategies and initiatives.
• Manage and control financial expectations of the organization including pools and overhead budgets.
• Own and develop critical strategic and operational goals to drive organization to improve Material Availability, MRP Performance and CLIN On Time Delivery (OTD).
• Responsible for creating workforce and staffing plans to support the organization and goals.
• Lead and navigate a highly matrixed organization and influence effectively at multiple levels.

Qualifications 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.
• Demonstrated experience in planning, production control, manufacturing, operations, or supply chain.
• Experience leading daily team operations and/or comparable leadership experience.
• Active and transferable Secret clearance level required at time of application. U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain higher clearance prior to start date.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience leading in a Department of Defense (DoD) environment
• 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.

What We Offer

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