Jesse Jones

About Jesse Jones

I have been a Value Stream Manager at Raytheon Missiles and Defense since January 2023, leading a factory that assembles and tests guidance sections for various weapons systems. Before that, I was a Value Stream Lead for three years, overseeing the production of five product lines across two factories and managing a team of 25 hourly employees.With a master\'s degree in consumer economics and certifications in earned value management and Six Sigma, I bring a unique combination of skills and knowledge to the manufacturing sector. I apply critical thinking, problem-solving, and data analysis techniques to optimize operational efficiency, quality, and profitability. I also collaborate with cross-functional teams, communicate effectively with stakeholders, and ensure safety and compliance within the factory area. I am passionate about delivering excellence in production and operations, and contributing to Raytheon\'s mission of creating innovative and reliable solutions for defense and security.

Experience

1. Value Stream Manager

   Raytheon

   Jan 2023 — Present · Tucson, AZ, US

   Manages a factory that assembles and tests Guidance Sections in support of the RTX portfolio of weapons• Accountable for the daily management and direction of a cross functional functional team which includes the Value Stream Lead (VSL), Production Support team, and Production REA support team across shifts• Defines clear operational schedules, priorities, goals, and collaborates with functional management to allow for continuous manufacturing of line-flow or end-item products• Accountable for production and depot deliveries, failure investigations, prioritization of design engineering support, and safety within the factory area• Performs a wide variety of sequencing, planning, scheduling, coordinating, and reporting tasks in support of the manufacturing workflow• Prioritizes project issues and assists in the Root Cause / Corrective Action process to meet productivity, quality, organizational goals, and contractual delivery requirements across the Factory• Ensures compliance to all pertinent operating procedures, organizational directives, and work instructions

Education

• Habersham Central High School

  High School Diploma

• The University of Georgia

  Master of Science (M.S.), Housing, Financial Planning, and Consumer Economics | Emphasis: Consumer Economics

  2015 — 2017

• The University of Georgia

  Bachelor of Arts (A.B.), International Relations and Affairs | Emphasis: National Security

  2011 — 2015

Skills

• Business Strategy
• Social Media
• Data Analysis
• Microsoft Office
• Public Speaking
• Leadership
• Teamwork
• Strategy
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Word
• Economics
• Management