Senior Director of Manufacturing

Job Description:

Job Description
The Senior Director of Manufacturing role reports to the Operations Leader for the Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Attack Solutions Business Area. This role will lead multiple factories within the Austin, Texas Business Center to meet and exceed manufacturing requirements for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost within a Continuous Improvement culture. The candidate will manage operations related strategies, annual plans, budgets, policies, and procedures while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include:

Successfully execute Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost factory metrics
Establish a work environment of openness and trust where employees are challenged, developed, and collaborate as a team to achieve business objectives
Own factory roadmaps, collaborating with operations and business strategy peers to develop long-term plans for the future of the site
Drive operational excellence and Lean transformation across manufacturing processes, emphasizing flow, efficiency, and defect reduction
Manage operations cost performance, capital expenditures, and discretionary budgets aligned to business area goals
Partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, and Engineering to ensure seamless program execution, product introduction, and customer delivery

Skilled at balancing strategic thinking with hands-on leadership in a fast-paced production environment
Exceptional communication, influence, and change leadership skills
Demonstrated success in developing leaders and building organizational capability through training, mentoring, and workforce development

Job Requirements:

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related field
Minimum 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in manufacturing within defense, aerospace, or high-reliability electronics environment
Experience implementing and sustaining Lean and continuous improvement systems

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Masters Degree is preferred
Supply Chain experience
Knowledge of AS9145/APQP and its application
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt or Equivalent
Previous experience in the Aerospace and Defense Industry
Experience leading organizations of 250 people or larger
Creative and innovative problem solver with a diverse background of experiences

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $169630 - $288370

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.

Job Ident #: 119173BR

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs

BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

Supported Models:

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Job Info

Location

Austin, Texas, United States

Type

Permanent

Company Details

BAE Systems

1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs