Job Description
How does it feel to work on a driven team of game changers? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, our operations team is the best at what they do, and their work is part of why our clients trust our business. As an Operations Manager, you'll take the lead on complex manufacturing activities to help ensure the production of high quality products.
As an Operations Manager, you will:

• Plan, organize, staff, control, and direct medium-sized, complex manufacturing activities (i.e. Combat vehicle assembly, Structure and Vehicle paint and Vehicle testing)
• Assess and apply measures, methods, and techniques designed to improve safety, product, process quality, efficiency, productivity, equipment, and process performance
• Recommend changes in working conditions and modifications in machine tools and plant facilities
• Coordinate with appropriate personnel regarding safety, quality assurance, master scheduling, facilities engineering, environmental management, and labor/material/overhead/G&A costs, to optimize return on assets
• Select, direct, train, develop, and review subordinates. Determine staffing levels. Manage hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation action, and termination, as required, consistent with policy.
• Provide leadership for shared responsibility of employee development, share responsibility and self-development with immediate manager
• Develop and implement staffing plans for direct and indirect labor, and administrative personnel, maximizing personnel safety, quality, efficiency, utilization, and productivity
• Manage work-in-process inventory and ensuring availability to meet production commitments at maximum cost containment. Develop and implement procedures to optimize work-in-process-inventory
• Provide management, government, and appropriate customer personnel with complete, current, and accurate data on department activity, together with recommendations from management action/decision
• Work collaboratively with manufacturing, engineering, and quality to specify methods of manufacturing, machine tool, industrial equipment, tooling and gaging needs and developing large structure Paint and assembly processes which represent the most cost effective means to meet customer requirements
• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure compliance with safety objectives and policies.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

The position requires administration of a collective bargaining contract. The position is 80% factory environment interfacing with direct labor personnel and 20% office environment performing administrative duties.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related discipline and 6 years of experience, or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Well versed in general manufacturing processes such as machining, welding, fabrications, assembly and finishing
• Knowledgeable in blueprint reading and interpretation, safety management techniques, routings, process sheets, work instructions, labor reports, quality statistics, inventory monitoring, standards interpretation, quality management metrics/tools, capacity requirements planning (CRP), and key performance indicators (KPI)
• Possess a general understanding of statistical process control (SPC) and materials requirement planning (MRP)
• Collaborative working experience with other departments and teams
• Ability to identify, define, interpret, and develop new and creative solutions to solve complex problems as solutions are often innovative
• Experience as a people manager with a proven ability to manage, lead, inspire, motivate, and train others in accomplishing work activities in pursuit of goal achievement and meeting established performance standards
• Effective communication skills, verbal and written, to disseminate information
• Computer skills to include MS Office and function related software

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $87700 - $149100
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 Platforms & Services
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.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.