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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: $127900 - $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.

Operational Excellence Manager

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