Value Stream Leader

Date Posted:

2025-06-23

Country:

United States of America

Location:

KY201: RMS Louisville 6201 Strawberry Lane Louisville, KY 40214, Louisville, KY, 40202 USA

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:

DoD Clearance: Confidential

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 Value Stream Lead (VSL) is accountable for all manufacturing related activities within a production or depot-manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will report to a Value Stream Manager.  The VSL will be tasked to define clear operational schedules, priorities, goals, and collaborate with functional support employees to allow for continuous manufacturing of line-flow or end-item products.  Additionally, the VSL will have accountability for the quality of production, and depot products, while being delivered on time at or below cost targets.

This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas. This position is expected to be in a factory with very limited work from home opportunities. You must be capable and willing to work extended hours (when required) in a fast-paced deadline driven environment. You will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in manufacturing leadership role. 

What You Will Do

• Site Leadership interface and interactions

• Schedule, Quality and Cost performance management of assigned work areas

• Provide the required resources (facilities, processes, equipment, training, etc.) to ensure all employees work in a safe working environment.

• Communication of customer and site requirements to bargaining unit workforce

• Interface with support employees includes planning, engineering, quality, and other Value Stream Leaders across shifts.

• Manage and lead up to 20+ touch personnel.

• Perform a wide variety of sequencing, planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing workflow.

• Prioritizes project issues and assists in the resolutions process to meet productivity, quality, and organizational goals and contractual delivery requirements.

• Ensure compliance with all pertinent operating procedures, organizational directives, and work instructions.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of five (5) years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of three (3) years’ experience.

• Experience with manufacturing or operations.

• 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.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Material Resource Planning experience within an Enterprise Resource Planning system or like system (SAP, Expected at Complete, IMDS - Integrated Maintenance Data System, TMSS - Tactical Missile Reporting System)

• Understanding of an Operation Environment (TAKT, Line Balancing, Value Stream Mapping)

• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts and/or implementation.

• Knowledge of Bargaining Unit Agreement & Compliance

• Strong knowledge of Production Control concepts including WIP management and TAKT

• Understanding of Estimate at Completion (EAC) process and Hours Per Unit (HPU)

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.

• Relocation assistance is not available

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Please consider the following role type definition as you apply for this role.

• Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as th