Operations Manager - Paint & Final Processing 2nd shift

Job Description

Candidate will manage the execution of the daily operations for the Paint & Final Processing Departments to ensure that products are safely manufactured while delivering them on time and to budget. The operations manager will lead, and support cross-functional problem solving of complex situations, provide clarity and focus to teams, and drive rapid resolution of issues.

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Paint & Final Processing Departments on your shift, including any coordination of changes with scheduling, resource allocation, equipment, and workflow management.
• Identify and lead activities that optimize safety, strengthen production processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs while maintaining quality standards and meeting production delivery requirements.
• Plan and direct the activities of the manufacturing team and set clear expectations and goals to ensure focus on safety, quality, schedule and delivery.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality control, and supply chain, to ensure seamless coordination and execution of production plans.
• Lead, mentor, and create a One Team mindset for a team of production workers, and cross-functional teams providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Work with their Value Stream Manager to develop strategies, prioritize, communicate, and manage operational priorities and initiatives.
• Supports the implementation of new systems, procedures and work instructions, and special projects supporting manufacturing and customer service objectives.
• Ensures compliance with all company & OSHA regulated safety requirements/standards, and environmental and ethical requirements.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Associate degree and at least 4 years of related experience OR Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of related experience work experience or equivalent experience.
• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with management and employees at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to perform detailed data analysis, identify areas for improvement, and drive focused actions to initiate change.
• Demonstrated ability to work and lead collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment with salaried and union hourly personnel to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to lead teams and drive lean / continuous improvement culture.
• Ability to understand, prioritize, analyze, and resolve complex technical problems.
• Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast paced environment.
• Experience hosting audits in manufacturing environment, root cause and corrective action methods and project management for implementing new methodologies to resolve systemic issues.
• Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with Industrial Coatings, Assembly, Machining, and/or Fabrication.
• Experience working with CARC paint systems.
• Experience working with a labor union.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts..

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $90373 - $153634

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 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.

Salary : $90,373 - $153,634