Factory Manager

Job Description
You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics -from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first -exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World TM." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

Because of the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or the requirement to perform all work onsite due to the nature of this particular role, it will be performed full time on site. This means work will be conducted on location at a BAE Systems facility 100% of the time.
This position is on fultime onsite on a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.

The Factory Manager will lead our team of manufacturing supervisors responsible for assembly, inspection and test at our Greenlawn, NY facility. This high visibility leader will be responsible for developing both strategic and tactical execution plans for production with a focus on developing standard work in a high mix, low volume factory. The Factory Manager will report to the Director of Manufacturing and responsibilities for this role will include but are not limited to:

• The Factory Manager is responsible for the oversite of multiple production areas.
• Strong factory management experience / background.
• Demonstrates proven experience with manufacturing complex electro/mechanical hardware, high mix CCA manufacturing, LRU integration and test.
• Manages the acquisition of staff with the skills and capabilities to meet the manufacturing demands through hiring, staff development/training, mentoring, and personal growth opportunities.
• Identify and drive development needs - coach and mentor team members as required.
• Define and clarify roles and responsibilities for manufacturing team members.
• Mold team culture and workforce integrity in the factory.
• Supports the Manufacturing Director in managing the capital strategy and resulting budget in support of the Product Line Business.
• Supports the Manufacturing Director in managing functional expense budgets.
• Manage production metrics to meet Safety, Quality, Delivery and Cost targets in the factory.
• Leads the Manufacturing team to reduce "Unit Production Cost" and "Cost of Poor Quality" through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Develops and implement plans to improve productivity, reduce scrap and rework costs - while driving to zero defects and 100% on time delivery.
• Implements lean and continuous improvement activities.
• Establishes a work environment of openness and trust where employees are challenged, developed, and work together as a team to achieve business objectives.
• Ability to communicate with leadership and employees, including manufacturing expectations and statuses.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's degree and 10 years of experience or an Advanced degree and 6 years of experience.
• Prior people leadership experience
• Operations leadership experience in high volume high / mix manufacturing.
• Experience and/or demonstrated ability to lead manufacturing supervisors.
• Practical understanding of DoD military manufacturing and product development lifecycle.
• Proven record of on time, on budget, high quality product production.
• Able to effectively work and collaborate across company's technical and non-technical functional disciplines.
• Identify and drive manufacturing technologies that supports the vision for factory workplace of the future.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Knowledge and/or experience with AS9145/APQP is preferred, but also not required.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $138267 - $235053

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.