Director Strategic Operations

BAE Systems•Jacksonville, FL

6d•$153,377 - $260,743•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is hiring a Director I – Strategic Operations to support its Maritime Solutions business in Jacksonville, Florida. The Director leads Production Craft Managers and Supervisors and directs production activities, shops, facilities, and resources at the Jacksonville Shipyard. The role is accountable for achieving company goals, particularly safety and delivery of quality projects on time and under budget, while maintaining strong relationships. It develops, maintains, and directs all aspects of the Jacksonville production craft organization. The Director works across Planning, PMO, and Operations to establish schedules, budgets, staffing plans, and project controls. The role supports project estimating and planning, monitors project performance and corrective actions, removes production roadblocks, and drives continuous improvement. It also manages staffing, hiring, employee performance, training, and organizational change while fostering an engaged workforce and a strong Safety, Health, and Environmental culture. The position is based at the Jacksonville Shipyard and involves an industrial shipyard environment. The listed full-time salary range is $153,377–$260,743. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are offered health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; life and accident insurance; an employee assistance program; a legal plan; discounts; paid time off and holidays; and various leave programs, including paid parental, military, and bereavement leave. Recognition awards and other incentives may also be available depending on position level and job specifics.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 12 years of work experience, or equivalent experience.
Experience in program or operations management.
Experience in people management or leadership.
Experience in marine or maritime work, shipbuilding, or ship repair.
Experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting, estimating, resource allocation, and risk and opportunity management.
Knowledge of shipyard production procedures, ship repair methods, and related government regulations and administrative procedures.
Knowledge of shipyard craft operations related to machinery, tooling, and safety.
Ability to develop and implement strategic plans.
Ability to schedule, direct, and organize work within a diverse department and coordinate cross-functionally to maintain efficiency.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines effectively.
Ability to work in a dynamic environment and respond well to last-minute, high-priority, time-sensitive projects.
Ability to handle constant interruptions.
Ability to interface and communicate with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
Ability to lead, coach, mentor, and motivate employees in an evolving production environment.
Ability to facilitate group decision-making, team building, and conflict resolution.
Ability to research problem areas and special requests.
Ability to react and perform in emergency situations.
Self-starter who is well-organized, detail-oriented, and customer-focused.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Strong communication and presentation skills.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, Finance, or a similar field.
Experience in U.S. Navy defense ship repair.
Experience in change management and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of OSHA and environmental regulations.
Ability to understand work specifications, work orders, blueprints, contracts, and technical publications.
Ability to support growth initiatives, business development strategies, proposal development, and contract negotiations.
Ability to lead workforce development, training, upskilling, and reskilling.
Ability to participate in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) initiatives.
Comfort working in an industrial shipyard environment.

Responsibilities

Lead production crafts that directly support the Operations Department and shipyard business objectives.
Maintain a strategic view of craft performance and evaluate staffing requirements in line with the business plan and projected work volume.
Work with Planning, PMO, and Operations to develop accurate schedules, budgets, and staffing plans, and monitor, control, and adjust workflows as projects progress.
Support project estimating and planning by providing trade estimates and execution strategies, with profitable project capture as a primary objective.
Participate in reviews and analyses of projects in execution, ensuring schedule and cost objectives are met or initiating appropriate corrective actions.
Monitor project performance, including Cost Performance Index (CPI), Schedule Performance Index (SPI), Estimated Time to Completion (ETC), and Estimated Actual Completion (EAC) on product lines.
Use historical data to pursue continuous improvement and better performance.
Take timely, appropriate action to meet cost, quality, and schedule criteria and improve overall performance.
Develop and document changes in scope to base work packages and as-found conditions by initiating or writing the CFR describing the problem.
Report production technical problems that are design- or manufacturing-related and lead corrective action.
Remove roadblocks identified by Production Supervisors, Area Managers, and production workers.
Provide direction regarding shop investment, process improvement, and training.
Ensure proper staffing by analyzing the business plan, forecasting craft personnel and management needs, and adjusting staffing levels as needed.
Create a business culture in which people are valued and engaged.
Support talent attraction and acquisition, including hiring events, interviews, and hiring decisions.
Manage employee performance and take appropriate action regarding salary increases, promotions, mentoring, training, and discipline.
Drive ethical behavior and a culture of Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) excellence throughout the production workforce.
Champion continuous improvement of safety processes and compliance with SHE objectives and policies.
Promote programs and processes such as PPE, stretch and flex, housekeeping, job hazard analysis discussions, and accident prevention.
Lead and influence organizational transformation and change to advance the mission, continuously improve, and optimize a diverse workforce.