Strategic Operations Manager

Operations Manager

We are seeking a leader to serve as an Operations Manager supporting the Area 5 manufacturing team. We're looking for a high-energy individual with a strong manufacturing background. You will lead a factory value stream that includes assembly, inspection, and test. Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) is a dynamic product line located within the CEMA Business Area. We offer strong projected growth with opportunities for advancement.

Flexible work schedule : 4 / 10s (Monday-Thursday) OR 9 / 80 with every other Friday off!

In this position you will :

• Maintain product flow and demand pull in a low mix environment
• Ensure factory Quality, Delivery, and Cost (QDC) metrics are achieved, and drive corrective action if necessary
• Support the factory manager in ensuring Factory Support Allocation, utilization, and factory expense budgets are achieved and identify issues driving the metrics
• Provide technical leadership to the work team
• Serve as focal point for issues internal and external to the Value Stream to ensure consistent delivery
• Understand product cost and have the ability to perform variance analysis
• Identify errors and initiate root cause, corrective / preventative actions as required using 8D Root Cause Corrective Action toolbox
• Drive continuous improvement and affordability for your assigned program / value stream
• Provide staffing recommendations as well as input to the non-exempt work force performance evaluations
• Ensure compliance with all safety and health regulations stated by internal company policy and Federal, State, and Local applicable standards

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

Secret Security Clearance

At least 4 years manufacturing experience

People leadership experience

Experience with team building activities

Comfortable presenting and public speaking to include leading daily team huddles and standup meetings

Effective relationship-building & conflict skills

Demonstrated continuous improvement experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

Pay Information :

Full-Time Salary Range : $115779 - $196825

Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems :

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.