Supply Chain Product Line Director

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

3d•$153,377 - $260,743•Remote

About The Position

The Director of Supplier Excellence & Strategic Operations is a key leadership role responsible for the operational execution of the Supplier Assessment Program and the long-range strategic planning of supplier performance. Leveraging a "Business Excellence" approach, this role drives sustainable, superior results for stakeholders through the continuous improvement, innovation, and strategic alignment of processes, people, and technology. By transforming raw assessment data into actionable excellence and utilizing a holistic, customer-centric view, this role mitigates disruptions to production and ensures the long-term supply chain resilience and operational success required to meet BAE Systems' most critical missions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management, Supplier Quality, or Operational Excellence.
Proven track record of implementing Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies to drive organizational or supplier performance.
Experience leading teams through complex, large-scale manufacturing production ramps, preferably within the Aerospace & Defense or Munitions industry.
Experience with data analytics tools (Tableau, Power BI) to drive decision-making.
Business Excellence Mindset: Ability to apply a holistic, strategic approach to process improvement rather than just tactical fixes.
Analytical Rigor: Expert-level ability to translate complex data sets into actionable execution plans.
Program Management: Proficiency in managing multiple concurrent supplier improvement projects under tight deadlines.

Nice To Haves

12 plus years experience in an Aerospace and Defense manufacturing environment
Certification in Supply Chain Management (APICS, CSCP) or Program Management (PMP)
Proficiency in supply chain management software and systems
Expert level understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
Existing Secret or Top Secret clearance

Responsibilities

Operationalize Excellence: Apply the Business Excellence framework to supplier interactions, moving beyond basic compliance to drive sustainable, superior results for stakeholders.
Continuous Improvement (CI): Implement ongoing optimization of supplier processes to enhance supplier quality, capacity and delivery speed.
Stakeholder Value: Prioritize the needs of internal program teams (the "customer") to ensure supplier improvements directly translate into increased production ramp success.
Direct Execution: Oversee the deployment of industrial engineering SMEs to conduct in-depth assessments of capacity, capability, and quality.
Root Cause Analysis: Utilize data-driven analysis to identify systemic constraints within the supply base and develop comprehensive mitigation strategies.
Data Requirement Definition: Work closely with the Digital Twin development team to define data requirements and ensure seamless data flow from supplier assessments.
Algorithm Contribution: Contribute to the development of algorithms and risk profiles based on collected supplier data, directly informing predictive analytics for the munition ramps.
Insight Leverage: Identify opportunities to leverage Digital Twin insights to enhance supplier assessment processes and improve supply chain resilience.
Auditability & Transparency: Maintain documentation on data mapping and integration processes for auditability and transparency.
Knowledge Transfer: Facilitate workshops and training sessions with suppliers to transfer BAE Systems' best practices in manufacturing and quality.
KPI Tracking: Monitor supplier performance against Business Excellence milestones, tracking improvements in operational efficiency, quality, and financial stability.
SME Management: Lead and mentor a team of functional SMEs and Industrial Engineers, ensuring their efforts are aligned with program priorities.