Factory Operations Manager

Date Posted: 2026-09-23 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-ANDOVER-AN1 ~ 350 Lowell St ~ AN1 ESSEX BLDG 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: DoD Clearance: Confidential Security Clearance Status: Ability to obtain INTERIM U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date 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 seeking an Associate Director, Factory Operations Manager for the Andover Front End of the Business leadership team. In this role, you will lead and develop an organization of over 150 employees across Operations, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Supply Chain. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe work environment, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and enabling cross-functional collaboration. The Factory Operations Manager provides leadership across the multi‑disciplined Surface Mount Technology, Wave and Selective Solder, Through-Hole Prep / Assembly, Bake, Stencil & Label team, coordinating manufacturing resources and strategies to support ongoing operations for cost, quality, and schedule performance. This role ensures operational excellence throughout planning and production through Next Higher Assembly shipment and customer support. You will champion Enterprise Collaboration by bringing forward best‑in‑class solutions that drive innovation, advanced manufacturing capabilities, sustained growth, and efficiency/affordability. The candidate must be capable of working beyond the typical 40-hour work week. What You Will Do Partner closely with the programs and customers to ensure alignment and accountability at all levels. Operate in a fast‑paced, customer‑ and program‑driven environment while enabling strategic growth, including regular interaction with senior leaders across Raytheon Operations and other functions. Serve as part of the Raytheon Sensors Operations extended leadership team, working cohesively with other directorates within Operations and Supply Chain. Lead performance management activities including goal setting, career development, compensation planning, and employee training/talent development, while managing employee relations across the organization. Build and support strong cross-functional teams, drawing on leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, program management, or similar roles within complex product domains, high‑technology environments, or large corporate settings. Qualifications You Must Have Typically requires a university degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 12 years prior relevant experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience. Prior Management or Leadership experience in Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering, Production, and/or Quality. Qualifications We Prefer Prior experience leading in a DoD manufacturing environment Prior experience managing a collective bargaining workforce Experience utilizing SAP, shop floor data systems and other business systems Experience with Six-Sigma / CORE and lean manufacturing processes Excellent organizational, customer service, communication, presentation, and team building skills Excellent verbal and written communications with the ability to present to senior leadership Ability to execute against tight deadlines Understanding of Raytheon product structures and product technical details Financial performance / cost reduction A great team builder with the ability to communicate clear expectations and influence teams across a wide cross-section of disciplines Active/Current Secret U.S. Security Clearance 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.undefinedundefined #LI-ONSITE #LI-NR1 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 157,200 USD - 298,800 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/o