BAE Systems, Inc.
Operations Leader - 3rd Shift

Job Description BAE Systems is looking for an experienced candidate with interest in leading the day-to-day manufacturing execution on our Air Transport Unit Integration third shift team. In Controls & Avionics Solutions, you will have the opportunity to help support hundreds of industry customers - whether it is fly-by-wire flight controls, cabin, and cockpit systems.

The qualified individual will have the opportunity to lead, own, and influence these business areas in the commercial airline industry. Candidates will need to demonstrate technical capability and strong interpersonal/leadership skills in order to ensure that the full team is aligned and executing to business requirements and customer needs, driving quality improvement and operational performance. Hands on mentoring, developing and supporting employees is critical to ensuring our team members know they are valued and appreciated.



The Operations Leader supporting our 3rd shift Operations will make impacts in the following ways;


Leading all aspects of workforce including safety, quality, productivity, and communication. Monitoring all work order and labor management activity on the shift.Understanding and analyzing site metrics and execute to operations objectives and key results.Managing process improvement teams and implementing Lean Manufacturing to improve product flow.

Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship or Permanent Resident status.



Required Education, Experience, & Skills


Associates or Bachelor's degree in Operational Leadership, Engineering, or equivalent work experience.Minimum of 2 years of related work experience in production/manufacturing/operations or similar environment.Demonstrated ability to manage a team with difficult and demanding customer expectations.Excellent people management and interpersonal skills; uses good judgement in resolving conflict.

Ability to lead in a team-based manufacturing environment and make decisions with minimal supervision
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills 

Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean/six sigma implementation.Previous experience leading employees. Manufacturing Engineering experience in the aerospace/defense industry.Experience utilizing business systems and tools that aid in managing labor, processes, and budgets.


Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $61830 - $105120

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 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.



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.
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