About this role
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. 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. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core 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. At our Fort Wayne South site, we specialize in the commercial manufacturing of Aircraft/Engine Controls and Systems, which includes manufacturing Circuit Card Assemblies. We are expanding our facility to integrate US defense into our production. Please use the following link to learn more about our Fort Wayne community: https://www.visitfortwayne.com/ About our Controls and Avionics Aftermarket Group BAE Systems is seeking a Product Center Leader for our Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) Aftermarket location in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Trusted in the industry, the CAS Aftermarket provides repair services and support for flight critical products to maintain and enhance the reliability of domestic and international commercial airlines as well as military applications. As a member of the BAE Systems team, you will have the opportunity to work hands-on with complex electronic controls and solve challenging technical problems that both enhance our products’ performance and matter to our customers. Basic functions of the job: Implement repair plans and schedules. Track completions of repaired product and report schedules. Ensure product repair costs are understood across the value stream and are achieved. Implement process improvements through the development and execution of a comprehensive improvement plan. Responsible for all costs, first shift manpower schedules, and quality issues related to the complete value stream, inclusive of material, ensuring delivered products meet specified standards (TAT) Act as POC for first shift team personnel and supervise off shift leaders if required. Primary duties and responsibilities: Establish the visual factory and direct, plan, and organize workloads by estimating, scheduling, distributing, and controlling work assignments to provide for a smooth flow of both priority and routine tasks to achieve economical and efficient utilization of personnel and facilities. Implement and maintain product flow. Tracking and scheduling teams training requirements. Identify and resolve performance problems within the value stream. Set schedule/work priority within the team and drive the team to meet the schedule. Work with team to establish manpower needs, track productivity and turnaround time (TAT) requirements. Ensure key business metrics are achieved within the Repair Station and drive corrective action when product costs (HPU's, COPQ, TAT) are above targets. Coordinate with internal customers as necessary to ensure commitments are achieved. Support corrective action reviews and participate in identifying root causes and corrective actions within the value stream. Ensure compliance with all BAE Systems safety and health regulations stated by company policy and Federal, State, and Local applicable standards. Ensure compliance with all FAA and other Air Agency regulations and Airline requirements. Performs other related duties as required. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to do all work onsite due to the nature of this 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