Mgr - Strategic Ops

BAE Systems • Cedar Rapids, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in working for an industry leader in Military GPS Technologies producing state of the art products that help our customers stay a step ahead when protecting people, our National Security, critical infrastructure and vital information? We put our customers first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our Cedar Rapids, Iowa Operations’ team. This leader will oversee the production of high-volume defense electronics products, responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling the production process to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing of complex electronic systems. This role requires strong leadership, technical, and problem-solving skills to manage a team of production coordinators, technicians, and assembly operators.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 4 years work experience or High School Diploma and equivalent experience in production management, preferably in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record of leadership, team management, and process improvement.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Must be willing and able to obtain a “Secret” security clearance
• Collaborative leadership behaviors that emphasize high goal setting, team empowerment and providing support

Nice To Haves

• Experience with defense electronics products and familiarity with relevant regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR).
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, six sigma, and quality management systems (e.g., AS9001).
• Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced, high mix environment
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP or Oracle.
• Familiarity with defense industry standards, such as AS9100 or NADCAP

Responsibilities

• Communicate production plans, schedules, and performance to stakeholders, including customers (internal and/or external) and senior management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues, share best practices, and drive business growth.
• Develop and implement production schedules to support build and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality, and supply chain, to ensure smooth production flow.
• Analyze production capacity and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Supervise a team of production coordinators and assembly operators.
• Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities to ensure team members have the necessary skills and knowledge to perform their jobs effectively.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and accountability.
• Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve product quality.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure production performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Ensure production processes comply with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies.
• Investigate and resolve quality issues, including root cause analysis and corrective action.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager