Operational Excellence Manager

1 month ago

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States BAE Systems Full time
Job Description You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics –from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too.

Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first –exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us" and "We Innovate for Those Who Move the World TM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

The Operational Excellence Manager will be responsible for leadership of the Operations Shared Service team for the Navigation and Sensor Solutions (NSS) product line, which is a rapidly growing portfolio of current and next generation advanced military navigation systems based in the greater Cedar Rapids, Iowa area. This high visibility leader will be responsible for developing both strategic and tactical execution plans for operations and leading the shared service functions, including logistics, warehousing, shipping; maintenance; continuous improvement; and Operations data, analytics and business systems. This position will report directly to the Navigation & Sensor Systems Operations Director.
The Operational Excellence Manager establishes a work environment of openness and trust where employees are challenged, developed, and work together as a team to achieve business objectives and drives a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture through active engagement.
Responsibilities of this role include:

• Leadership of a 35+ employee organization including: industrial engineering, data analysts, business analysts, tool developers, technical SMEs, logistics leadership, and touch labor operating under a collective bargaining agreement

• Leads individuals responsible for diverse manufacturing technologies, including: micro-electronics, micro-electronics packaging, circuit card assembly, flip chip, module assembly, test, and classified processing

• Drives manufacturing strategy for new state of the art production facility, including implementation of Industry 4.0, Robotics and Automation insertion, and other future technology enablers

• Develops and implement plans to improve productivity, reduce scrap and rework costs - while driving to zero defects and 100% on time delivery

• Responsible for development and execution of Operations business systems design and integration, including tool development/maintenance, goal/metric definition, and data availability

• Provides compliance oversight for Operations command media
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM and 6 years of prior relevant experience OR Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years' experience OR In absence of a degree, 12 years of relevant experience is required
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Strong background of leading and/or supporting team members in a fast-paced, high mix manufacturing environment
  • Strong interpersonal skills, assertiveness and persuasion
  • Change leader - proven ability to motivate and lead employees
  • Collaborative leadership behaviors that emphasize high goal setting, team empowerment and cross-functional engagement
  • Strong continuous improvement focus and experience leading Lean/Six Sigma improvements
  • Prior experience creating strategic business plans
  • Prior experience establishing metrics, data/reporting, and developing business systems/tools
  • Prior experience in electronics manufacturing is highly desirable
  • Logistics and warehousing experience
  • Able to effectively work and collaborate across technical and non-technical functional disciplines (Program Office, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, Communications, Human Resources)
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $ $217400

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.
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. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. 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. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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