BAE Systems

Ops Program Mgr I

BAE Systems$80K — $95K *
Wayne, NJ 07470In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong communication skills for collaborating with cross-functional teams
  • Knowledge of supply chain processes and concepts
  • Experience in data mining and analysis within a manufacturing context
  • Current Secret Security Clearance preferred
  • Technical background in engineering or manufacturing is beneficial
  • Experience in supply chain/material procurement is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the primary liaison between the program office, customer, and factory teams
  • Communicate supply chain priorities to factory teams
  • Develop and implement Dual Source Strategies with procurement teams
  • Manage program budgets, quality, and schedules to meet deliverables
  • Lead issue assessment and develop team resolutions for productivity and quality goals
  • Partner with factories to eliminate manufacturing roadblocks
  • Ensure accountability across functions for action item resolution

Benefits

  • Access to cutting-edge technologies in Electronic Warfare
  • Opportunity to mentor and educate colleagues
  • Focus on innovation and driving project velocity
  • Contribute to vital work supporting the safety of warfighters
  • Collaborative work environment with multiple factories across the country
Full Job Description
Job Description

Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) has technology, engineering and program teams that educate and mentor colleagues to deliver leading Electronic Warfare capabilities. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity, and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe.

Our Operations Program Manager (OPM) will assist with managing a major development program in the Small Form Factor Solutions (SFFS) product line. The OPM serves as the liaison between project management and planning, project team, Quality, engineering design team and line management as the program design is proven out in our Pilot Lines and then ramps to our customers shipset rate per month along with the following duties:
  • Main focal point for the Program to include the Program Office, Customer and Factory teams.
  • Works with Supply Chain and specific programs to communicate priorities to factory teams.
  • Works with SFFS Supply Chain and procurement teams to develop and execute Dual Source Strategies.
  • Manages the programs budgets, quality and schedule to meet programmatic deliverables. Additionally, the OPM will assess the issues and lead the team to develop resolutions that meet productivity, affordability, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives.
  • Provide guidance to identify the need for technical back up for decision making to the project team.
  • Partnering with multiple factories across the country to remove roadblocks and provide leadership support to overcome stops on the manufacturing floor.
  • Effectively holding functions accountable to action item closure and driving resolution.


Required Skills and Education

  • Experience in a Manufacturing setting.
  • Excellent communications skills with cross-functional teams and leaders.
  • Supply Chain experience/knowledge.
  • Manufacturing and Supply data mining and analysis experience.


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Current Secret Security clearance.
  • Technical background (Engineering, Manufacturing, etc.)
  • Supply Chain/Material Procurement experience/background.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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90,500 employees
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Founded
1997
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