About this role
Job Description
Respnsible for coordinating schedules, maintenance planning and procurement activities to ensure operations in Core Chemical manufacturing environment. This role requires strong organization, communications and collaboration with engineering, maintenance and subcontractor teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Preventive Maintenance (PM) & Downtime Planning
- Manage work orders in Maximo (create, update, distribute, and track completion).
- Maintain the PM Down Day Calendar and schedule major maintenance.
- Communicate downtime plans with management and production teams.
- Engineering & Procurement Support
- Coordinate craft work with engineering teams.
- Track and manage critical spare parts inventory, adjusting levels as needed.
- Process and monitor FourthShift Purchase Requests and subcontractor work (PMs, shutdowns, major maintenance).
- Facility Walkthroughs & Issue Resolution
- Identify and address maintenance needs.
- Create work orders for operator-reported issues.
- Implement 6S Lean Management improvements.
- Project & Work Execution Management
- Develop project timelines, coordinate downtime, and schedule craft work.
- Prioritize maintenance tasks and modernization efforts.
- Oversee corrective actions and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) resolutions.
- Daily Scheduling & Problem-Solving
- Address urgent maintenance issues ("Show Stoppers").
- Align schedules with area maintenance and production teams.
Required Skills and Education
- Minimum of 5 years production/manufacturing experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education including personnel/supervisory responsibilities.
- Knowledge/background of a variety of production support activities including manufacturing process flow, quality, environmental, engineering, and purchasing
- Experience in production control, scheduling, or maintenance coordination.
- Proficiency in Maximo and FourthShift (or similar CMMS/ERP systems).
- Strong organizational and communication skills.
- Knowledge of maintenance planning, procurement, and lean manufacturing principles.
Preferred Skills and Education
- Experience in chemical manufacturing processes.
- Previous experience with Maximo, Kronos, and familiarity with handling and processing acids and/or energetic material.
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).