About this role
Job Description
BAE Systems is seeking a high-caliber Manufacturing Manager to lead a team of front-line supervisors, operators and technicians supporting multiple Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) product lines. This role is a key member of the leadership team, integrating with a cross functional team in achieving product line objectives (including safety, cost, schedule, and quality) and organizing daily execution.
You will lead a team requiring a strategic leader who can balance the technical rigors of high-reliability aerospace systems with the operational demands of a high-growth production environment. You will be a primary driver for product manufacturability, quality, cost-effectiveness, and on-time delivery.
Key Responsibilities
- Champion a “safety, quality, delivery, cost – in that order” culture that reflects BAE Systems' leadership behaviors
- Manage and develop a team of front-line supervisors, operators, and technicians across product lines to meet production and business objectives. The team is responsible for achieving daily safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals that ensure we are winning the day, week, and year.
- Monitor production metrics (e.g., throughput, efficiency, OOR, HPU’s, utilization) and develop action plans to meet or exceed targets
- Identify and implement process enhancements using Lean, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Set performance expectations, conduct performance evaluations, coaching, and training to support team growth and accountability.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 3 years of leadership experience as a supervisor or manager in industrial setting, or a minimum of 6 years of leadership experience as a supervisor or manager in manufacturing in lieu of a degree
- Proven leadership experience in industrial environment
- Proficiency with manufacturing management concepts
- Proficiency applying Lean Manufacturing principles and visual management tools
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively
- Ability to work within a dynamic environment and respond well to last minute, high priority, time sensitive projects
- Ability to interface and communicate with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and motivate employees in an evolving production environment
- Self-starter that is well-organized, detail-oriented, and customer-focused
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Preferred Skills and Education
- Leadership experience in the aerospace or defense manufacturing industry
- Strong expertise in production scheduling and performance metrics, with demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-pasted, high-pressure manufacturing environment
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).