Ops Program Mgr I

BAE Systems•Wayne, NJ

18h

About The Position

Our Operations Program Manager (OPM) will assist with managing a major development program in the Small Form Factor Solutions (SFFS) product line. The OPM serves as the liaison between project management and planning, project team, Quality, engineering design team and line management as the program design is proven out in our Pilot Lines and then ramps to our customers shipset rate per month. The OPM will be the main focal point for the Program to include the Program Office, Customer and Factory teams. Works with Supply Chain and specific programs to communicate priorities to factory teams. Works with SFFS Supply Chain and procurement teams to develop and execute Dual Source Strategies. Manages the programs budgets, quality and schedule to meet programmatic deliverables. Additionally, the OPM will assess the issues and lead the team to develop resolutions that meet productivity, affordability, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives. Provide guidance to identify the need for technical back up for decision making to the project team. Partnering with multiple factories across the country to remove roadblocks and provide leadership support to overcome stops on the manufacturing floor. Effectively holding functions accountable to action item closure and driving resolution.

Requirements

Experience in a Manufacturing setting.
Excellent communications skills with cross-functional teams and leaders.
Supply Chain experience/knowledge.
Manufacturing and Supply data mining and analysis experience.
Current Secret Security clearance.
Technical background (Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.).
Supply Chain/Material Procurement experience/background.

Responsibilities

Serve as the main focal point for the Program, including the Program Office, Customer, and Factory teams.
Work with Supply Chain and specific programs to communicate priorities to factory teams.
Collaborate with SFFS Supply Chain and procurement teams to develop and execute Dual Source Strategies.
Manage program budgets, quality, and schedule to meet programmatic deliverables.
Assess issues and lead the team to develop resolutions that meet productivity, affordability, quality, and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
Provide guidance to identify the need for technical backup for decision-making to the project team.
Partner with multiple factories across the country to remove roadblocks and provide leadership support to overcome manufacturing floor issues.
Hold functions accountable for action item closure and drive resolution.