Job Description
BAE Systems Platforms and Services is hiring a Director of Manufacturing Operations to support the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business area. This $2.5B, 5,500 people business provides weapons systems and combat vehicles for the United States Navy, Army, and Marine Corps as well as international partners from around the world. The location for this onsite leadership position is in Louisville, KY where naval gun systems, submarine launchers, and propulsion systems are produced. This role may require up to 15% of travel domestically.

The Director of Manufacturing Operations will provide leadership to the Operations organization in the development and accomplishment of business goals. This position will provide motivation, coaching, and leadership to team members to ensure the accomplishment of business objectives including cost, quality, inventory, and delivery commitments. The role will be responsible for creation and maintenance of an effective and efficient organization and the communication of responsibilities and objectives to employees. In pursuit of these objectives this individual must foster an organization that is responsive, Lean, and agile; select and train personnel to fulfill position requirements; work effectively and in concert with customers, suppliers, and the Program Management and Engineering organizations; and ensure that the team meets commitments and continually improves to achieve customer and business needs. The role reports to the VP of Operations of Combat Mission Systems and the VP/GM of the Weapon Systems product area.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively manage, coach, and lead a widely diverse and multi-functional organization
• Develop, through leadership of direct reports, a world-class and work-teaming environment among direct reports
• Lead with a customer and mission-focused mindset and instill this mindset throughout the organization
• Mentor, motivate, and coach teams to a higher level of excellence
• Foster a culture of collaboration, partnership, and continuous improvement to align site objectives with organizational goals and mission
• Establish and communicate business goals, prioritize competing demands, and effectively allocate resources to deliver superior performance
• Mature Operations team capabilities to execute effective performance enhancing techniques such as, lean manufacturing, design for manufacturing, and six sigma improvement methods
• Manage expenditure of allocated resources to meet current and future business needs
• Identify necessary resources, including information, personnel (including technical support), and facilities to deliver on contract requirements
• Identify risks and opportunities of operational performance, leading mitigation plans and status reporting to stakeholders
• Interface with senior management, corporate-level managers, and high-ranking customers on all matters affecting the status of operations
• Drive positive change in an organizational culture

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Requires eligibility for minimum secret level clearance
• Related Bachelor's Degree and 12+ years of work experience or equivalent experience
• 12 years in a manufacturing industry, preferably within a large industrial, high precision machining environment, and highly regulated industry
• Broad discipline experience in a multi-plant manufacturing and supply chain environment
• Excellent leadership skills, both as a people manager and a transformational leader
• DCMA, DCAA, and or other similar regulatory experience
• Must possess the ability to establish rapport and working relationships at all levels of the organization and communicate effectively throughout
• Proven ability to navigate a complex business environment
• High tolerance for change and ambiguity
• Have a strong bias for action, can communicate vision clearly, and be a driver of change
• Have an agile leadership style; able to adjust one’s approach to fit the situation as a driver, coach, mentor, or teacher
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and priorities
• Strong technical, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Effective decision-making track record
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 15% of the time

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Graduate Degree
• Professional Certification
• Experience in large industrial, low volume, high precision, high complexity manufacturing and machining environment
• Experience in Defense (DoD) Contracting
• Experience in Union Manufacturing
• Experience in Change Management and Organizational Transformation
• Experience in Continuous Improvement including a Six Sigma certificate
• Ability to maintain a holistic view of site business operations to effectively optimize performance, integrate resources, and deliver excellence
• Ability to manage and ensure accountability among business operations
• Ability to collaborate with all levels of the organization to align business objectives and drive change

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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.