BAE Systems is seeking a Strategic Factory Manager to lead the Final Assembly Team at our Austin, Texas Manufacturing Hub. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our production success-ensuring our products are delivered on time, meet the highest quality standards, and are produced with maximum efficiency. You will lead a talented team of supervisors and engineers, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement. You will be a key contributor behind driving the success of our 5 year ramp to rate (R2R). This is a first shift position working a 9/80 schedule-every other Friday off. Summary of Responsibilities: - Lead & Develop: Supervise and mentor a diverse team of production operators and technicians. You'll set clear expectations, provide coaching, and build an inclusive environment where everyone can grow. - Drive Operations: Oversee daily manufacturing activities, ensuring we hit build-time targets and strictly adhere to safety and quality protocols. You will lead daily stand-ups to keep the team aligned and resolve bottlenecks quickly. - Optimize Processes: Use Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency. You'll analyze key metrics (throughput, efficiency, and utilization) to create data-driven action plans. - Collaborate: Act as the key link between the shop floor and Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Managers to solve constraints and support new product launches. - Ensure Compliance: Lead the team through audits and customer engagements, ensuring all work instructions are accurate and company policies are followed. Required Skills and Education - BS in Engineering or Business - 8 years minimum working experience in Electronics Manufacturing in a leadership role as a supervisor or Manager. - Proven leadership experience in an electronics manufacturing environment (Defense or Aerospace industry experience is a major plus). - Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one. - Lean/Six Sigma Certified Preferred Skills and Education - Familiarity with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP or Oracle or similar. - Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. - Excellent communication and leadership skills. - Experience in the defense industry or similar highly regulated sector.