Job Description
See what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics -from detecting threats for F-15, F-22, & F-35 pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. 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.
Position Summary
You will lead operations for a team of operators and technicians that build some of the most advanced electronics in our defense industry. Electronic Combat Solutions is looking to add a Value Stream Specialist to our operations team and this may be the role for you! The Value Stream Specialist (VSS) reports to the Product Stream Manager and will assist in leading the factory to success across our production programs. The VSS is responsible for managing a team of operators and technicians towards achieving all factory demands and daily operations. This individual will interface daily with our Process Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program teams to ensure that the factory is set up for success each and every day, while also working to eliminate waste from the value stream and driving towards zero defects. The VSS not only leads their team of operators, but they also own the product being built in the factory. The candidate for this role will learn everything there is to know about microwave manufacturing at BAE Systems, as well as gain insight into the engineering and program functions from an operations standpoint. The VSS is the "go-to" person within the factory and assumes all responsibility for daily operations within their team.
As a Supervisor supporting our Microwave Factory you will make impacts in the following ways:
Ownership of daily operations within factory
Management of operators and technicians
Monitors, influences, and tracks production to achieve all delivery milestones
Partners with Supply Chain team to ensure material flow supports factory production demands
Collaborates with Process Engineering to find root cause of defects and drive continuous improvement initiatives
Ensures factory is adhering to all command media and compliance requirements
Participates and helps lead audits, both internal and DCMA/DCMAS
Evaluates staffing levels and supports Product Stream Manager in hiring effort
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 3-4 years work experience, an Associate's Degree and 5-6 years experience, or in absence of degree, 7-8 years experience
- Leadership or mentoring experience
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Excellent communication and leadership skills - ability to motivate others
- Understanding of basic Lean Manufacturing principles
- Ability to communicate status of production and articulate delivery projections on a weekly/monthly basis
- Experience with Microsoft Excel
- Ability to lead daily factory status meetings
- Leadership within a microwave manufacturing environment
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $76450 - $130020
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.
