Second Shift Operations Manager

Date Posted:
2026-03-31
Country:
United States of America
Location:
US-AL-HUNTSVILLE-7745 ~ 7745 Eagle Rd ~ EAGLE
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: Secret
Security Clearance Status:
Active and existing security clearance required on day 1

At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings 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. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Second Shift Operations Manager is the Team Leader for the production and depot manufacturing environment for second shift operations. The successful candidate will report to the Plant Manager and be accountable for the daily management and direction of a cross functional team which includes the Value Stream Lead (VSL), Production Support team (ME, PTE, IE, QE, PC) and Production engineering/test support team. The Operations Manager will be tasked to generate, maintain, and execute clear operational schedules, priorities, goals while collaborating with functional management to allow for continuous manufacturing of line-flow or end-item products. Additionally, the Operations Manager will have accountability for production, depot deliveries, failure investigation and triage, direction to production support, prioritization of design engineering support and safety within their factory area.

This position involves direct support of manufacturing activities and requires spending significant amounts of time in and around factory areas. The candidate must be capable and willing to work extended hours (when required) in a fast-paced deadline driven environment. The ideal candidate will possess the demonstrated skills and experience necessary to perform in both manufacturing and technical leadership roles.

What You Will Do:

• Collaboration and communication, upstream and downstream with the Leadership Team
• Utilization of knowledge of manufacturing principles, manufacturing support team roles and responsibilities and manufacturing systems in support of initiatives, projects, improvements, and efforts
• Overseeing and leading the generation, development and sustainment of product focused processes, tooling, equipment and test architecture
• Ensure and monitor full compliance of company policies, procedures and requirements in support of manufacturing operations
• Deploy and maintain lean transformation activities in conjunction with the value stream manager and support teams
• Deploy and maintain CORE structure, concepts and execution including but not limited to tier accountability and continuous improvement
• Personnel performance input for all related functions and career development of team members including coaching and mentoring
• Perform a wide variety of sequencing, planning, scheduling, coordinating, failure triage support and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing workflow
• Compiling labor forecasts and Estimates at Compete (EACs) for the support and touch employees
• Strategic planning development for short term execution as well as long range planning
• Define and Execute priorities relating to safety, people, quality, delivery, and cost
• Interact with support engineering, supply chain, and quality with respect to project schedules
• This will be a 2nd Shift, with the working hours of 2:30pm - 11:00pm
• This will be an onsite role in our Huntsville, AL facility

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or An Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience
• Experience with either manufacturing or operations, and quality and compliance background.
• Supervisory or managerial experience
• Active and transferable Secret clearance level required. U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date with the ability to obtain higher clearance level or program access prior to start date

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Experience working in a cross-functional team environment
• Previous experience leading a direct team with specific deadlines, requirements or deliverables
• Knowledge of manufacturing and industrial engineering practices
• Quality requirements relating to manufacturing environments and an understanding of sequencing for fabrication, assembly, installation, testing and other manufacturing operations in relation to similar type of products or processes

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

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• 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

• Clearance Information: This position requires the eligibility to obtain a security clearance. Non-US citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Defense Industrial Security Clearance Office (DISCO), an agency of the Department of Defense, handles and adjudicates the security clearance process. More information about Security Clearances can be found on the US Department of State government website here: https://www.state.gov/m/ds/clearances/c10978.htm

• Location Info and/or Links:
  • Huntsville, AL : https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon-huntsville,-al-location

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 107,500 USD - 204,500 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/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance.

This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.

RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window.

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

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