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Production Area Supervisor

BAE Systems, Inc.
Radford, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/24/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 1/23/2026



Job Description


The Supervisor reports to the Area Manager. This position provides leadership and guidance to the hourly work force.



As Area Supervisor You Will Have The Following Responsibilities:


  • Leading the production area to manufacture products to meet quality and delivery schedule requirements in a safe, environmentally compliant manner.
  • Comply with all expectations given by the department Manager
  • Ensure that the work area is maintained in a safe and clean manner.
  • Responsible for reporting Safety and Environmental incidents immediately after they occur.
  • Directing shift work activities of operations personnel to achieve production requirements.
  • Direct operation/troubleshoot various machining operations within the area.
  • Communicate with the other Supervisors through face to face and email communications.
  • Communicate daily shift meetings on safety, environmental, quality and production issues to wage operators.
  • Write service requests and follow up with Maintenance personnel to completion.
  • Ensure that all vacations and call-ins are written down and passed along to the other staff members and area admin.
  • Ensure the next shift is properly manned to support production requirements.
  • Start up, monitor and shut down equipment as required.
  • Monitor inventory and make decisions to support production needs.
  • Verify Time card entries are correct in KRONOS.
  • Work with Manager on personnel-disciplinary issues.
  • Lead by example, be a role model for your group and the area.

The Rocket Supervisor reports to the Rocket Area Manager. This position provides leadership and guidance to the hourly work force.



As Area Supervisor You Will Have The Following Responsibilities:


  • Leading the production area to manufacture products to meet quality and delivery schedule requirements in a safe, environmentally compliant manner.
  • Comply with all expectations given by the department Manager
  • Ensure that the work area is maintained in a safe and clean manner.
  • Responsible for reporting Safety and Environmental incidents immediately after they occur.
  • Directing shift work activities of operations personnel to achieve production requirements.
  • Direct operation/troubleshoot various machining operations within the area.
  • Communicate with the other Supervisors through face to face and email communications.
  • Communicate daily shift meetings on safety, environmental, quality and production issues to wage operators.
  • Write service requests and follow up with Maintenance personnel to completion.
  • Ensure that all vacations and call-ins are written down and passed along to the other staff members and area admin.
  • Ensure the next shift is properly manned to support production requirements.
  • Start up, monitor and shut down equipment as required.
  • Monitor inventory and make decisions to support production needs.
  • Verify Time card entries are correct in KRONOS.
  • Work with Manager on personnel-disciplinary issues.
  • Lead by example, be a role model for your group and the area.




Required Education, Experience, & Skills


Must have a minimum of 2 years as a Supervisor of production/manufacturing experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education, including personnel supervisory responsibilities. A thorough knowledge of a variety of production support activities including manufacturing process flow, quality, environmental.

Must be able to work straight or rotating shifts to include straight night shift.




Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills


Experience in manufacturing processes. Previous experience with MAXIMO, Kronos, production scheduling and familiarity with moving, handling of Materials and processing energetic materials. Experience in Union environment.


Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $73778 - $125422

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including 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. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.




About BAE Systems Platforms & Services


BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

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