Operations Program Manager III - Machining

BAE Systems•Louisville, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is hiring an Operations Program Manager to manage the operational execution and requirements of production programs to support our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) business. This OPM will serve as the primary liaison for the business and will manage the operational aspects and requirements to ensure that required products and services are delivered on time, within cost, and in accordance with contract terms and conditions, while also meeting performance requirements. The OPM provides leadership in the development and attainment of schedule and cost goals and serves as the point of contact for other functional department heads regarding KPI’s for their assigned programs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Manufacturing, Business, or related discipline and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Manufacturing/Production Management, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, and/or Manufacturing Quality
Expeirence in Machining, including operations, industry best practices, and/or innovation
Operational understanding of Manufacturing core functions and associated processes / best practices, including manufacturing engineering, test engineering, production control, and shop management
Experience coordinating and managing multiple manufacturing operations and/or programs
Experience in Program/Project Management
Experience in Performance Management (EVM, KPIs, Metrics, etc.)
Analytical and team building ability to solve quality, cost, and resource-planning problems; prioritize production scheduling; develop and execute manufacturing plans; and respond to customer requested changes
Ability to relate to all levels of personnel and to drive the plant forward on a continuous improvement path
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally
Strong analytical and organizational skills

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Engineering or Business
Experience in Government/Defense Contracting industry
Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)
Experience in Control Account Management (CAM)

Responsibilities

Responsible for supporting planning and execution of the manufacturing effort for programs and functions awarded and assigned. This includes staffing, setting schedules, planning shop layout, material flow, daily production rates, and cost estimates/budgets.
Works cross-functionally to ensure Operational obligations and objectives are met while supporting and leading efforts to anticipate/resolve issues and inter-group conflict.
Creates presentations and interfaces with senior management, corporate-level managers, and high-ranking customers on all matters affecting the status of operations.
Supports development of and prepares cost center budgets for their assigned programs, employing CAM and presentation skills.
Reviews daily, weekly, and monthly operational reports to proactively develop and execute plans to address unfavorable trends or variances, ensuring production at lowest achievable cost.
Reviews and analyzes capital budget requests on each program along with supporting development of authorization needs data packages.
Fosters process and systems development focusing on creating a world-class and work-teaming environment.
Lead and manage the development to production transition plans of all NPI products inclusive of proposal efforts.

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