Manufacturing Director
BAE Systems •
Wayne, New Jersey, United States
Position Type: Permanent
Job Description:
Job Description Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full-time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100 of the time.
Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship.
The Factory Director manages the Wayne, NJ manufacturing facility and reports to the C4ISRS Business Area Operations Director. This role will serve as the factory lead dedicated to manufacturing of products that meet or exceed performance for quality, delivery, and cost while driving a continuous improvement culture. The candidate will manage operations-related plans, budgets, policies, and procedures while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance relating to the manufacturing facility.- Drives Factory Standardization by leveraging common manufacturing processes.
- Shape Team Culture and workforce integrity in the factory.
- Accountability for performance metrics to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery & Cost.
- Responsible for Utilization, site expenses and headcount staffing plans.
- Develops the team with the skills and capabilities to meet the factory demands through staff development, mentoring, & personal growth opportunities.
- Manages Factory Capacity modeling & equipment support.
- Identifies Capital Investment needs & maintains factory infrastructure.
- Factory ownership responsible to ensure manufacturing readiness.
- Ensures product meets requirements for Transition to Production
- Operations leadership experience in high volume high / mix manufacturing (Manufacturing, Supply Chain, New Product Introduction).
- Background in New Product Introduction (NPI) to full rate production, manufacturing process, and manufacturing readiness including all APQP milestones.
- Demonstrates proven experience leading teams in manufacturing of complex electro/mechanical hardware, high mix RF manufacturing and related test equipment.
- Leads the Operations function to reduce “Unit Production Costs” through influencing product design and material selection.
- Supports the business in managing the Operations capital strategy and resulting budget in support of the Product Line.
- Manages functional expense budgets and manufacturing rates.
- Implements lean and continuous improvement activities in the business.
- Establishes a work environment of openness and trust where employees are challenged, developed, and work together as a team to achieve business objectives.
Job Requirements:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Bachelor’s Engineering Degree and 12+ Years experience within Operations.
- Proven record of on time, on budget, high quality product production.
- Able to effectively work and collaborate across company’s technical and non-technical functional disciplines (Program Office, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Communications, Human Resources).
- Identify and drive manufacturing technologies that supports the vision for factory workplace of the future.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Knowledge and/or experience with AS9145/APQP is preferred, but also not required.
- Proven leader with strong written, listening and verbal communication skills - Able to multitask effectively with agility.
- Continuous Improvement philosophy and practice Lean Six Sigma.
- Creative and Innovative problem solver.
- Able to obtain an Active Secret clearance.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400
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.
Job Ident #:
100008BR
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