Job Description

Job Description

In a manufacturing environment, drives the long-range strategic planning process for operations by overseeing and managing manufacturing operations within department. Develops operations-related plans, budgets, and policies and procedures. Maintains safety and regulatory compliance relating to the production facility. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel.

Responsible for production operations, maintenance, plant engineering, safety, quality control, scheduling, accounting, and personnel.
Prioritizes production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, and materials supply.
Plans and administers procedures and budgets.
Makes budgetary recommendations and at higher levels, controls capital expenditures and direct/indirect labor. Develops schedules and manpower requirements for assigned areas.
Works with support team members to prioritize work in the manufacturing area, raises any roadblocks and quality issues to appropriate functions for action.
Works to identify and drive improvememt projects that support the continuous improvement of product flow.
Monitors, maintains, and actions metrics and KPIs for the team including but not limited to Safety, Cost, Quality, Schedule.
Monitors headcount and workload capacity.
Interviews and selects candidates based on area needs.
Maintains cross-training opportunities and team flexibility.
 

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.

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.

Required Skills and Education

• Diploma or GED 
• Strong inter-personal skills
• Ability to lead a team
• Change management
• Microsoft Office Suite skills 
• Multi-tasking

Preferred Skills and Education

• BS degree 
• Previous people-management experience
• Previous manufacturing experience

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience