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Sr Operations Manager-May 2024
Aiken
May 11, 2025
About Sr Operations Manager

  Job Description

  BAE Systems is hiring a Sr.Operations Manager for our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business.This role will serve as the overall Site Leader dedicated to production of products for the US and allies with a mission to safely produce a quality product, on schedule, at the lowest achievable cost. Drives the long-range strategic planning process for operations by overseeing and managing aspects of manufacturing, program management, production control, engineering, and supply chain management. Develops operations-related plans, budgets, and policies and procedures.Maintains safety and regulatory compliance relating to the production facility.Embraces a High Performance Work Team system to facilitate day to day operations and continual improvement. Serves as BAE Systems' primary local contact and primary liaison with the program's customer on manufacturing related issues.

  Location/Travel/Schedule:

  ThisrolewillbeonsiteinAiken,SC.

  This position will require up to 10%travel.

  This role has a 9/80 schedule where you will have every other Fridayoff.

  Responsibilities:

  Provides leadership/input on strategic decisions around operations, manufacturing, and /or new product development with focus on maintaining a competitive edge.

  Coordinates planning and scheduling of plant activities to maximize schedule attainment. Collaborates with Program Management, Quality, and Supply Chain organizations to establish viable schedules and ensure quality material is available on-time to meet production needs.

  Manages schedule and controllable cost factors in welding, paint, and assembly/disassembly manufacturing areas.Investigates and provides effective countermeasures to cost or schedule variances.

  Develops and manages plant budgets that include accountability for control of direct and indirect labor costs and associated operating expenses. Enacts policies, procedures and makes decisions to ensure plant and program profitability.

  Develops and manages plant goals and objectives.Ensures objectives flow-down to all employees.Communicates status of performance to objectives including results of analysis and identified improvementopportunities.

  Lead process improvement initiatives in areas of responsibility and ensures safety, quality, cost, and inventory control requirements are met.

  Ensures availability of required resources including human capital and production equipment. Develops employee and plant capabilities as required to support short and longer term objectives.Facilitates hiring, training, and capital investment activities.Oversees a robust Business Continuity Management system.

  Plansandorganizes workload andstaffing overallshifts,utilizing proper equipment selections andmaterialsinorder to meet or exceed customer requirements.

  Champions a 'do it right the first time" culture.Facilitates continual improvements of process and equipment. Participates on the site Corrective Action Board.Ensures effective root cause analysis is performed and appropriate corrective actions are planned and implemented.

  Champions and nurtures a culture of SHE.Leads with 3 key tenets: SHE is everyone's responsibility, keep SHE in the forefront, and make SHE personal. Ensures incidents and near-misses are thoroughly investigated,root cause analysis performed and appropriate corrective actions implemented.

  Provides a safe and injury free work environment for all employees.Manages proactive audits of work environment and employee behaviors to reinforce safety, and rapidly mitigates identified risks.

  Ensures plant operations maintain compliance with government and corporate requirements.Facilitates audits and implements effective corrective actions as required.

  Performs duties associated with supervision including, but not limited to, hiring, training, evaluating, counseling.Utilizes the Positive Discipline process when appropriate to facilitate desired changes in employee behavior.

  Provides the leadership to develop an inclusive team, which is motivated to provide a high level of performance in safety, quality, and production to meet the needs of the internal and external customers.

  Enables the professional development of direct and indirect reports to ensure: (1) excellent current and future job performance; (2) adequate preparation for the employees' future career growth opportunities; (3) a highly talented and motivated workforce that will achieve the company's immediate and strategic objectives.

  Conducts coaching sessions with supervisors to drive achievement of performancetargets.

  Promotes a culture of inclusiveness at all levels by effectively interacting with and communicating withemployees.

  Serves as a liaison with the customer and thecommunity.

  Required Education, Experience, & Skills

  Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of experience or equivalentexperience

  Experience in Manufacturing/ProductionIndustries

  Experience in Strategic Program/OperationsManagement

  Experience in PeopleManagement/Leadership

  Ability to manage program/project planning,scheduling,resource allocation,budgeting,andperformance

  Ability to resolve technical, financial, and operationalchallenges

  Ability to communicate at all levels of theorganization

  Ability to creatively seek new ways to improve all aspects of thebusiness

  Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  Graduate Degree aplus

  Professional Certifications aplus

  Experience in Defense (DoD)/Government Contracting aplus

  Experience in Supply Chain/Material Management aplus

  Experience in Lean/Six Sigma Process Improvement aplus

  Experience in Change Management aplus

  Experience in a High Performance Team Environment aplus

  Pay Information

  Full-Time Salary Range: $147300 - $250400

  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.

  Sr Operations Manager

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