Date Posted:
2026-03-02
Country:
United Kingdom
Location:
Glenrothes, Fife
Position Role Type:
Onsite
Job Title
Production Manager
Grade
M3
Function
Manufacturing – Management role in the Production Assembly Area
Location
Livingston, West Lothian or Glenrothes, Fife
Candidate will need to travel between both sites
On-site role
Security
Clearance Required: BPSS baseline background check
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Duration
Permanent
Hours
37hrs Full-time
Raytheon UK
At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence.
Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.
About the role:
Raytheon UK is an international defence and security company providing our customers with innovative solutions for a safer, more connected world.
We are recruiting for a Production Manager based on-site in our Glenrothes or Livingston facility, in a working environment where everyone can grow and contribute as part of a successful, inclusive, high performing culture.
The Production Manager will be a key leading figure within a customer-focussed cross-functional team and will be responsible for the manufacture of a range of electronic and electro-mechanical products, managing a team of Production Supervisors, Associates and Engineers. Driving excellent teamwork and flawless execution in delivery, quality, safety, and cost.
Skills and Experience
Experience in a Production Management, Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Operations related role
- Qualified to Degree or Diploma level in a Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Operations related discipline
Desirable
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Experience in an Electronics / Electro-mechanical manufacturing environment
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Experience in management of budget versus bid
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Highly effective people management skills
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Highly effective organisational and communication skills
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A highly effective, disciplined approach in the work environment
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Experience in using SAP / shopfloor control systems
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Experience in EVMS (Earned Value Management System)
Responsibilities
Control Account Manager (CAM) for the Manufacturing function
- Control of touch labour Hours Per Unit, and other manufacturing budgets
- Development and execution of production plans to achieve customer on-time delivery
- Management of high mix, and frequently changing priorities using Lean Manufacturing concepts
- Employee Performance Development
- Ownership of all safety procedures
- Driver of process and quality improvements utilising RTX CORE (Customer Oriented Results & Excellence)
- Based on-site, the Production Manager is expected to attend and support at both Glenrothes and Livingston sites. For the first 6 months the successful candidates will be based in Glenrothes, with the main site being dependent on business requirements
Benefits and Work Culture
Benefits
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Competitive salaries.
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25 days holiday + statutory public holidays, plus opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days (37hr)
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Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution)
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Company bonus scheme (discretionary).
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6 times salary ‘Life Assurance’ with pension.
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Flexible Benefits scheme with extensive salary sacrifice schemes, including Health Cashplan, Dental, and Cycle to Work amongst others.
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Enhanced sick pay.
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Enhanced family friendly policies including enhanced maternity, paternity & shared parental leave.
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Car / Car allowance (dependant on grade/ role)
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Private Medical Insurance (dependant on grade)
Work Culture
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37hr working week, although hours may vary depending on role, job requirement or site-specific arrangements.
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Early 1.30pm finish Friday, start your weekend early!
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Remote, hybrid and site based working opportunities, dependant on your needs and the requirements of the role.
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A grownup flexible working culture that is output, not time spent at desk, focussed. More formal flexible working arrangements can also be requested and assessed subject to the role. Please enquire or highlight any request to our Talent Acquisition team to explore the flexible working possibilities.
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Up to 5 paid days volunteering each year.
RTX
Raytheon UK is a landed company and part of the wider RTX organisation. Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, USA, but with over 180,000 employees globally across every continent, RTX provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide and comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.
Supporting over 35,000 jobs across 13 UK sites, RTX is helping to drive prosperity. Each year our work contributes over £2.7bn to the UK economy and offers a wealth of opportunities to 4,000 suppliers across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. We’re investing in all corners of the country, supporting 29,040 jobs in England, 3,040 in Northern Ireland, 1,900 in Scotland and 1,600 in Wales.
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RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
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