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Value Stream Spec Sr Prin
Job Description: Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you with 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. This position is first shift working a 4/10 schedule Monday through Thursday!
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 that is rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a dynamic work environment.
The Precision Guidance Sensing Solutions Product Line is seeking a uniquely qualified and motivated individual to provide Senior Principal Value Stream Specialist leadership in a growing factory supporting the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program. This individual will be responsible for helping THAAD ramp the assembly team, focused on implementing new training plans across all shifts, monitoring new employee integration, and supporting the THAAD Operations Leadership team through unprecedented growth. The position will be on 1st shift and will work cross functionally to achieve program objectives (including safety, cost, schedule, and quality) and organizing daily execution, working closely with the Product Stream Manager. Key Responsibilities: • Hiring, training, and supervising a staff of operators to build and test THAAD sub-assemblies across first shift. • Working with cross-functional representatives including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process engineering to execute WIP management to reduce repair turnaround time. • Interaction with internal and/or external customers with respect to factory status and facility tours. • Identifying opportunities for improvement and organizing resources to execute improvements. • Develop staffing plans for cross-training and shift coverage.
Required Skills and Education: • Bachelor's Degree and 8 years of work experience, Master’s Degree 5 and years of work experience or in absence of degree, 10 years of work experienc • Must be able to obtain Active Secret Clearance. • Effective communication and teamwork skills. • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail. • Sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.
Preferred Skills and Education: • Currently possesses Active Secret Clearance • Prior manufacturing leadership experience is preferred to independently manage a production environment including assembly, integration and testing. • Experience in US defense industry manufacturing operations is highly desirable for this position. • Demonstrated experience in implementing change in manufacturing areas. • Experience with Lean Systems and/or Six Sigma, continuous improvements, 5S and meeting compliance requirements. • Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and procedures, including gowning, cleaning, and sanitizing.
About BAE Systems, Inc.: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information: 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.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).