Mgr I- Strategic Ops

Job Description

In this role you will lead and execute the daily operations for the assigned production value stream to ensure that products are safely manufactured while delivering them on time and to budget. The Value Stream Production Manager will own the daily execution of their assigned area across all shifts.

• Oversee day-to-day execution across multiple shifts of operation and support changes with scheduling, resource allocation, equipment, and workflow management.
• Facilitate on time and accurate submission of OQE data to ensure that customer delivery dates and internal target dates are met and escalate when the data or dates are behind schedule and provide leadership with recovery plan.
• Identify and lead activities that optimize production processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs while maintaining quality standards and meeting production delivery requirements.
• Support SQDCP performance and report company KPI targets to their production value stream along with identifying areas for improvement with corrective actions.
• Provide feedback to cross-functional teams, including PMO, engineering, quality control, and supply chain, to ensure seamless execution of production plans.
• Support a One Team mindset for the value stream team of supervisors and production workers through mentoring and providing performance feedback.
• Lead and oversee the training of production workers, ensuring proficiency and maintain a training matrix to aid in identifying skill gaps and targeted training areas.
• Manage the execution of production schedules to meet customer demands and minimize lead times.

• Work with the Value Stream Leader and Value Stream Manager to develop strategies, prioritize, communicate, and manage operational priorities and initiatives.
• Supports the implementation of new systems, procedures and work instructions, and special projects supporting manufacturing and customer service objectives.
• Ensures compliance with all company & OSHA regulated safety requirements/standards, and environmental and ethical requirements.

Required Skills and Education

• A bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, or other strongly related discipline.
• Minimum 6 years of manufacturing leadership experience
  • Leading daily operations in a value stream managing both direct and indirect cross-functional teams.
  • Identifying and driving process improvements using lean manufacturing and analytical / data driven methods in a cross-functional, matrix driven environment.
  • Leading operations of complex welding, machining, and large fabrications
• Experience in Defense (DoD)/Government Contracting environments
• Ability to lead and manage in a cross-functional environment with complex issues and rapidly changing priorities and assignments.
• Proven track record of strong collaboration and team building skills in creating a one team environment.
• Experience in Managing a Union environment
• Ability to obtain and maintain a confidential security clearance

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Graduate Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing related discipline
• Familiarity with code welding and NAVSEA controlled procedures
• Experience with the deployment and implementation of Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Experience in Production Planning and Control within Oracle Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system