Operations Program Manager I

Job Description

In Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions, we provide next-generation threat detection and countermeasure solutions to provide unparalleled electronic warfare capabilities to enhance mission survivability.

In this role you will be part of the Advanced Compact EW Solutions (ACES) product line and directly responsible for supporting a dynamic production program. ACES is developing the next generation of expendable countermeasures and dispenser solutions leveraging our 40-year history in these technologies. Building on foundational programs such as ALE-55 and ALE-47 we are positioned well for continued growth.

This Operations Program Manager will oversee and manage the Operations project(s) and serves as liaison between project management and planning, project team, and line management. Prepares project execution plan and identifies technical and business resources needed. Reviews status of projects and budgets, manages schedules and prepares status reports. Assesses issues and develops resolutions to meet productivity, quality, and client-satisfaction goals and objectives. Provides technical and analytical guidance to project team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide support to Lead OPM by working with Manufacturing management, Supplier quality management, Supply Chain management, Procurement, and Logistics to drive problem resolution.

• Gain understanding of the three pillars of an OPM role, driving to lower cost, maintain quality product, and keep programs on schedule.

• Attend factory stand up meetings to gain understanding of factory setting and communicate roadblocks and issues to Lead OPM.

• Analysis of hours per unit (HPU), Defects, unit production cost (UPC), Scrap and Rework data, to identify areas for efficiencies, cost reduction, and other opportunities

• Engagement with factories on metrics and continuous improvement projects.

• Driving and maintaining actions item lists

• Providing critical data for Product Line and Customer meetings

• Provide Supply Chain containment support when issues arise with inventory and configurations

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor s degree or equivalent in engineering, operations, and business/ finance.

• 2 years work experience or equivalent experience in manufacturing.

• Proficient with MS Office Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) V Lookup, Pivot tables.

• Strong communication skills both verbally and written to present to all levels of leadership.

• Highly motivated and solution oriented, continuous improvement mindset.

• Excellent organizational skills, able to execute multiple projects simultaneously and effectively.

• Ability to hold others accountable to actions and action closure.

• Must be able to obtain secret clearance.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $95106 - $161680

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.

Operations Program Manager I

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