Austin Business Center Operations Director

BAE Systems•Austin, TX

23d•$153,377 - $260,743•Onsite

About The Position

As the Austin Business Center Director of Operations, you will be a key leadership contributor to the success of the Austin, Texas Manufacturing Hub. You will provide inspirational leadership within a rapidly growing business, driving excellence in manufacturing and supply chain performance to deliver high-quality products to our prime government customers. This role demands a strategic, results-oriented leader with a proven track record of building and scaling rapidly growing organizations.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree and 7+ years work experience in Manufacturing or Supply Chain
Executive presence with an ability to communicate at all levels of the organization
Must have ability to lead and influence in a matrix environment
Must be able to plan for production requirements and assess overall resource requirements to meet customers’ demands.
Ability to think creatively and demonstrate exceptional organizational and management skills.

Nice To Haves

Masters Degree with experience leading Operations or Supply Chain teams in the Aerospace & Defense Industry
Strategic and creative thinking with the ability to build business cases to positively influence business and functional direction

Responsibilities

Lead the Operations Program Manager organization for the Austin Business Center – encompassing support for strategy, new product introduction, planning, staffing, budgeting, and manufacturing execution.
Develop and maintain long-range plans for the utilization of manufacturing facilities, optimizing capacity and preparing for future growth.
Champion continuous improvement initiatives within the Austin Business Center Operations, leveraging Lean Manufacturing and other methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
Collaborate effectively with Program Management, Engineering, Quality, Finance, Contracts, and Supply Chain teams to ensure seamless integration and alignment.