Deputy Vice President, Operations

Job Description

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BAE Systems is seeking an Operations Deputy for our Electronic Systems sector. The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defense electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems. The Electronic Systems Operations team consists of 6,000 employees spanning multiple product lines, facilities, geographies, technologies, and cost account segments.

The Operations Deputy is a key partner to the ES Vice President of Operations and overall Operations Leadership team to lead the company’s multi-site manufacturing and supply chain operations to deliver upon the business commitments today and strategically positioned the organization for the future. Reporting directly to the VP of Operations of Electronic Systems, this position can be based at one of our major Electronic Systems locations: Nashua, NH (and surrounding area); Cedar Rapids, IA; Fort Wayne, IN; Austin, TX; Wayne, NJ; Greenlawn, NY and Huntsville, AL.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support facilitating the formation of the Operations strategy that deliver production and supply chain capabilities necessary to sustain targeted growth, optimize facility utilization, drive continuous improvement in all processes, and generate world-class customer satisfaction with exceptional product quality.
• Lead the ES five-year business planning process for the Operations function, identifying capacity needs, investment requirements, operational improvements, and staffing plans. Understand and shape the long-term strategic objectives of the business area and translate those objectives into short- and long-term actions within the production environment and supply base.
• Develop and implement the long-term facilities roadmap strategy and plan to support current and future production requirements. The plan will include detailed analysis of existing facility and operations utilization, make versus buy analyses, and alternative low-cost manufacturing strategies. Measure and regularly report out on strategies, plans, activities, and results to senior leadership.
• Support the Operations leadership team to drive efficient and effective program and production execution and to achieve business objectives, customer commitments, and growth expectations. Analyze performance measures and take corrective action as necessary.
• Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain and Quality to promote and action continuous improvement strategies to keep the organizations working to ensure the Value Stream leading up to production is enhance and optimized.
• Assess the current metrics used to measure operational performance and make recommendation for needed adjustments. Act as a thought partner and help lead the organization through continuous improvement by establishing KPI’s and a metrics driven culture. Leverage reporting & dashboard capabilities which can accurately forecast future needs, and proactively communicate findings to Executive Management and create and present plans to act on trends.
• Partner and collaborate at all levels of the organization to ensure that all team members are adhering to all processes and relevant operational and organizational key business best practices to maintain quality.
• Foster atmosphere of teamwork and continuous improvement by creating and facilitating positive relationships, listening actively, encouraging collaboration and giving others a sense of ownership.
• Demonstrate highly visible leadership to all levels of the Operations function, with excellent affinity to the production floor. Lead by example, fostering innovative problem solving, performance excellence, and continuous improvement to deliver affordable, effective, and dependable solutions.
• Attract, develop, and retain high-performing, diverse talent; build future leaders through development, mentoring, and modeling excellence. Provide holistic leadership, promote a positive culture, and ensure an environment of collaboration, inclusivity, and respect in alignment with the company’s behaviors and cultural principles.
• Ensure that business is conducted with the highest standards of safety, quality, and integrity.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
**Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship status**

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship now or in the future. BAE Systems, Inc. will not offer sponsorship for this position.

• Typically a Bachelor’s degree in a technical or business-related discipline and a minimum of 15 years of experience with electronic systems manufacturing processes and systems.

• Minimum LSS Green Belt.

• Must be willing to travel up to 30%.

• This role requires the ability to obtain a security clearance.

• Experience in mixed volume manufacturing and supply chain leading multi-geographical locations.

• Must understand and appreciate the goals of all aspects of the business and be committed to partnering with business leaders in creating a ‘best for the enterprise’ service delivery approach.

• Excellent communication and listening skills with the ability to negotiate win-win solutions in a timely and decisive manner.

• Must be experienced establishing a vision, gaining cross-organizational support for that vision, and implementing that vision in a logical, methodical manner.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills:

• Experience leading a complex electronics manufacturing business with revenues of at least $500M across multiple sites and multiple account segment working in an organization with revenues of $1 billion or more.

• Expertise utilizing “lean” principles and a track record of success in developing significant improvements in cost management, inventory management, quality, and delivery.

• Experience in identifying product synergy as well as led consolidation of products, processes, and evaluation of physical footprint for multiple businesses.

• Ability to marshal resources to achieve goals, orchestrate multiple activities at once to accomplish a goal, and use resources effectively and efficiently. Proven skills partnering across the business and the ability to collaborate within and across organizational boundaries.

• Experience with large scale MES or other enterprise software for enhancing global process.

• Executive level communication skills with experience presenting complex information to senior leaders.

• Exceptional negotiation skills with the ability to negotiate win-win solutions at a high level with internal and external customers and partners in a timely and decisive manner.

• Experience leading a large geographically dispersed operations team.

• Has an agile leadership style; able to adjust one’s approach to fit the situation as a driver, coach, mentor, or teacher. Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills with the ability to achieve results through others and a focus on holistic leadership.

• Previous experience working for a government defense contractor.

• MBA or MS degree.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $194600 - $330800

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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