Value Stream Spec Sr
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Location: Nashua, NH 03060
Description:
Job Description
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers' needs. From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a dynamic work environment.
The Precision Guidance Sensing Solutions Product Line is seeking a uniquely qualified and motivated individual to provide Value Stream Specialist leadership in a growing factory, supporting the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program. This individual will be responsible for front line daily leadership for the sub-assembly lines in THAAD. The position will be responsible for direct management of the touch and test labor team and will be an integrator across the cross functional team in achieving program objectives (including safety, cost, schedule, and quality) and organizing daily execution.
Key Responsibilities:
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 team-making 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.
Required Skills and Education
Preferred Skills and Education
Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first - exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers' needs. From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a dynamic work environment.
The Precision Guidance Sensing Solutions Product Line is seeking a uniquely qualified and motivated individual to provide Value Stream Specialist leadership in a growing factory, supporting the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program. This individual will be responsible for front line daily leadership for the sub-assembly lines in THAAD. The position will be responsible for direct management of the touch and test labor team and will be an integrator across the cross functional team in achieving program objectives (including safety, cost, schedule, and quality) and organizing daily execution.
Key Responsibilities:
- Hiring, training, and supervising a staff of operators to build and test THAAD sub-assemblies across multiple shifts.
- Working with cross-functional representatives including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process engineering to execute WIP management.
- Interaction with internal and/or external customers with respect to factory status and facility tours.
- Identifying opportunities for improvement and organizing resources to execute improvements.
- Develop staffing plans for cross-training and first shift coverage.
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 team-making 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.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of work experience within manufacturing or in absence of degree, 5-8 years of work experience within manufacturing.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.
- Sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Prior manufacturing leadership experience is preferred to independently manage a production environment including assembly, integration and testing.
- Experience in US defense industry manufacturing operations is highly desirable for this position.
- Demonstrated experience in implementing change in manufacturing areas.
- Experience with Lean Systems and/or Six Sigma, continuous improvements, 5S and meeting compliance requirements.
- Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and procedures, including gowning, cleaning, and sanitizing.