Cell Leader

Date Posted: 2026\-05\-28Country: United States of AmericaLocation: US\-MS\-FOREST\-431 \~ 19859 Hwy 80 \~ BLDG 431Position Role Type: OnsiteU.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 clearanceSecurity Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: SecretSecurity Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after 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 Cell Leader (CL) will be responsible for the training, coaching and team building of assigned employees. The CL reports to the Value Stream Manager (VSM) and is responsible for the performance, productivity and compliance of the employees within their assigned product team. What You Will Do: Maintain compliance with contractual requirements related to build and test areas of responsibility including but not limited to: Calibration, Material Control, Tool Control, Housekeeping, Hazardous Waste, Training, Solder, and Mechanical requirements and Foreign Object Elimination programs. Development of a flexible and cross\-trained workforce with daily performance that includes execution to MRP, Takt time, daily goals and identification of POEM issues, meet schedule commitments while keeping team motivated and focused. Monitor safety performance of the team and insure proper Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) is available and being used appropriately, and ensure proper resources are available. Coordinate activities with support resources to include Engineering and Quality Utilize proper corrective actions, discipline and rewards and recognition consistent with policy. Approve labor charging and correct inaccuracies as required. Attend and participate in department meetings \- lead daily Tier meetings. Understand and communicate Quality/Cost/Schedule metrics. Maintain physical security of classified documents, hardware and software and ensure employees, customers and visitors have proper clearance and that badges are properly displayed. This will be an onsite first shift role in our Forest, MS facility. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 2 years prior relevant experience with specialized knowledge of technical or operational practices. Experience managing a production team and/or group subordinate employees. Experience in manufacturing planning/scheduling and lean manufacturing concepts. 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: Experience with manufacturing and electronic theory Experience implementing lean manufacturing concepts and / or use of the 6\-sigma Data entry experience with and industry ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) such as PRISM, Oracle E\-Business, Microsoft Dynamics 365 or etc… 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 \- 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 a security clearance. DCSA Consolidated Adjudication Services (DCSA CAS), 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 Forest, MS: https://careers.rtx.com/global/en/raytheon\-forest\-ms\-location Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a total rewards package that goes above and beyond with compensation; healthcare, wellness, retirement, and work/life benefits; career development and recognition programs. Some of the benefits we offer include parental (including paternal) leave, flexible work schedules, achievement awards, educational assistance, and child/adult backup care. 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 62,000 USD \- 118,000 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. 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