Operations Supervisor

Job Description

This is a 2nd shift position.

BAE Systems is looking for a Factory Value Stream Leader (VSL) for their Austin, Texas facility. The VSL role is responsible for planning, organizing, implementing, leading, and managing activities within a team-based manufacturing environment. Major areas of responsibility include establishing and improving manufacturing capabilities for highly technical products and programs.

• Will provide motivation, coaching, and leadership to team members to ensure the accomplishment of business objectives including meeting safety, quality, delivery, cost and company objectives.
• Maintain an effective and efficient organization while effectively communicating responsibilities and objectives to employees.
• Collaborate effectively with customers and suppliers as well as supporting functions for work critical to the business.
• Will have extensive experience utilizing Lean concepts to meet or exceed business and customer requirements.
• Adhere to the highest standards of legal, ethical, and business conduct in relationships with fellow employees, the Company, suppliers, customers, and the public.
• The ability to work flexible hours and days to meet objectives is highly desirable.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with managing people in a manufacturing environment. Hiring, developing, coaching, and leading high-performing teams.
• Motivating and managing direct labor workforce.
• Establishing and Monitoring performance to targets.
• Interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with company personnel, customers, and suppliers.
• Experience in Electronic and Mechanical Assembly operations with consistent pattern of delivering superior performance.
• Experience in high volume, high complexity, manufacturing environment, preferably in the electronics field.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Technical field and 6 years work experience.
• Experience leading Kaizen teams and applying lean principles throughout the value stream.
• Lean Six Sigma Certification.
• Supply Chain, Program Management, and/or Quality experience.
• Familiarity with IPC-A-610/J-STD-001 class 3 requirements.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $78760 - $133870

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.