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/ Culture: At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strengths. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and team-oriented environment and provide opportunities for inner-team coaching and growth opportunities. A Day in the life of a Product Center Leader in the Commercial Electronics team consists of leading day-to-day operations by ensuring that the full team is aligned and executing to business and customer requirements. The Product Center Leader drives Operational Excellence through continuous improvement, LEAN Six Sigma methodologies, and employee empowerment. The Product Center Leader is responsible for creating and executing a 1–2 year operational strategy with clear implementation planning. This strategy includes creating a safe workplace, delivering high quality products, driving high team performance, and improving P&L for their teams. Product Center Leaders are responsible for performing annual performance reviews, merit planning, driving accountability, and setting clear objectives for the team to win the day, week, month, and year. This requires defining manpower needs, determining key performance indicators, implementing manufacturing initiatives, and collaborating cross functionally with different business functions. Our Product Center Leaders are expected to coach, mentor, and develop both hourly and salary team members so that everyone understands the “why” and can see the larger picture, strategy, and vision. An ideal leader will know how to bring out the best in our employees, identify skill gaps, and aid team members with navigating difficult times. The Product Center Leader role requires strong communication skills as this position will not only provide work direction to the immediate team, but also provides status/commits to Customers, Program Managers, Manufacturing Managers, and more. Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform 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.