Value Stream Specialist II 2nd Shift

Job Description
We are seeking a Value Stream Specialist to lead a team of highly skilled manufacturing employees within our Advanced Composites Manufacturing facility. This production line supports the manufacturing of various aerospace components.
In this leadership role, you will be responsible for directly managing and supervising the day-to-day execution of manufacturing operations while driving performance in safety, quality, delivery, and cost. You will play a key role in developing team capability, supporting operational excellence, and ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Please Note: This position supports 2nd Shift and includes a 10% shift differential premium.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of 20–25 manufacturing employees to achieve production and performance objectives.
• Drive workforce planning activities, including staffing, retention, and hiring.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members through performance management and career development planning.
• Partner cross-functionally with leadership, operations, engineering, quality, and facilities teams to resolve issues and drive results.
• Lead execution of manufacturing performance metrics related to quality, delivery, and cost, using key performance indicators to guide decision-making and strategy.
• Collaborate closely with 1st Shift leadership to ensure seamless transition and execution of daily production schedules.
• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency, quality, and throughput.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Previous experience in a manufacturing production environment, preferably within the aerospace or defense industry.
• Demonstrated success leading high-performing teams and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret operational data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Experience with value stream management, lean manufacturing principles, and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proven leadership and people management capabilities, with a strong focus on coaching and employee development.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in a high-rate manufacturing environment.
• Certification in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other relevant continuous improvement methodologies.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $67406 - $114590

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 Electronic Systems
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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

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.

Salary : $67,406 - $114,590