Guns Manufacturing Supervisor, Weekend Shift

BAE Systems Plc•Louisville, KY

50d•$73,778 - $125,422•Onsite

About The Position

What's it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. As part of our operations team, you can help us ensure the integrity and reliability of some of our most important products. Our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us." BAE Systems is seeking a Value Stream Supervisor (VSS) for our Louisville, KY facility, specifically to support the Naval Guns value stream. This role is pivotal as it involves direct management of touch labor and providing primary leadership to the production teams on the weekend shift (Friday-Sunday 5AM - 5PM). The Value Stream Supervisor will act as the primary program point of contact for the assigned shift, ensuring effective leadership in the day-to-day execution of production activities. In this position, you will oversee the overall manufacturing process, working closely with manufacturing engineering, production planning, and quality control to ensure that production schedules are met. You will be responsible for planning and directing the activities of the manufacturing team, setting clear expectations and goals that emphasize safety, quality, schedule adherence, and delivery. Additionally, you will organize production processes and ensure the availability of necessary resources to facilitate smooth operations. A key aspect of your role will be to assess and apply various measures, methods, and techniques aimed at improving safety, product quality, efficiency, productivity, and overall equipment and process performance. You will work proactively with the management team to align site efforts and project initiatives with business needs and strategic direction, fostering a culture that prioritizes safety and continuous quality improvement. Furthermore, you will monitor the financial performance of your department to ensure that targets are being met, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Requirements

3+ years or more progressive work experience or equivalent experience.
Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with management and employees at all levels, customers, and suppliers.
Demonstrated ability to perform detailed data analysis, identify areas for improvement, and drive focused actions to initiate change.
Demonstrated ability to work and lead collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment with salaried and union hourly personnel to meet the needs of the business.
Ability to lead teams and drive Lean / continuous improvement culture.
Ability to understand, prioritize, analyze, and resolve complex technical problems.
Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast paced environment.
Experience hosting audits in manufacturing environment, root cause and corrective action methods and project management for implementing new methodologies to resolve systemic issues.
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to interpret drawings, work instructions, routings, etc.
Must be a US Person.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree.
4+ years minimum of management experience.
5+ years manufacturing environment.
Experience with 6s, Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen concepts.
Experience working in a union environment.

Responsibilities

Direct management of touch labor
Providing primary leadership to the production teams on the weekend shift (Friday-Sunday 5AM - 5PM)
Act as the primary program point of contact for the assigned shift
Oversee the overall manufacturing process
Work closely with manufacturing engineering, production planning, and quality control to ensure that production schedules are met
Planning and directing the activities of the manufacturing team, setting clear expectations and goals that emphasize safety, quality, schedule adherence, and delivery
Organize production processes and ensure the availability of necessary resources to facilitate smooth operations
Assess and apply various measures, methods, and techniques aimed at improving safety, product quality, efficiency, productivity, and overall equipment and process performance
Work proactively with the management team to align site efforts and project initiatives with business needs and strategic direction, fostering a culture that prioritizes safety and continuous quality improvement
Monitor the financial performance of your department to ensure that targets are being met

Benefits

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 on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
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.