BAE Systems

Value Stream Spec Sr

BAE Systems • $75K — $95K *
Louisville, KY 40214In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Reposted 3 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience and 4+ years of progressive work experience
  • Strong interpersonal skills for effective coordination and negotiation
  • Proficient in data analysis to identify and implement improvement areas
  • Experience leading teams with a focus on lean and continuous improvement
  • Ability to troubleshoot complex technical issues independently
  • Effective communication skills, both oral and written
  • Familiarity with interpreting drawings and work instructions
  • U.S. citizen eligible for security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the main program contact for the assigned shift
  • Ensure manufacturing processes meet production schedules
  • Direct the manufacturing team’s activities with safety and quality goals
  • Organize production processes and manage resources effectively
  • Implement measures to enhance safety, quality, and productivity
  • Align site efforts with business objectives
  • Monitor department financial performance to meet targets

Benefits

  • Opportunities for skill development in a critical national sector
  • Engagement in meaningful work supporting national security
  • Participation in a culture prioritizing safety and quality improvement
  • Potential for upward mobility within a global defense organization
  • Access to advanced technology and innovative projects
Full Job Description
Job Description

BAE Systems is looking for a Value Stream Supervisor (VSS) in our Louisville, KY facility to support our submarine product lines on 2nd shift (4:00 PM - 2:30 AM). This individual will be responsible for direct management of touch labor and for providing primary leadership to the production team for the assigned shift.

As a Value Stream Supervisor you will:
  • Be the primary program point of contact for the assigned shift and provide leadership of day to day execution.
  • Oversee the overall manufacturing process to ensure schedule is achieved by working with manufacturing engineering, production planning, and quality control.
  • Plan and direct the activities of the manufacturing team and set clear expectations and goals to ensure focus on safety, quality, schedule and delivery.
  • Plan and organize production processes and availability of necessary resources.
  • Assess and apply measures, methods, and techniques designed to improve safety, product, and process quality, efficiency, productivity, and equipment and process performance; recommend changes in working conditions and modification in machine tools and plant facilities.
  • Work proactively with the management team to ensure that site efforts and project initiatives are aligned with business needs and strategic direction.
  • Support and encourage a culture and an attitude with an emphasis on safety, and quality improvement.
  • Monitor financial performance of department to ensure targets are being met.


Required Skills and Education

  • Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years or more of progressive work experience, or equivalent experience.
  • Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with management and employees at all levels, customers, and suppliers.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform detailed data analysis, identify areas for improvement, and drive focused actions to initiate change.
  • Ability to lead teams and drive lean / continuous improvement culture.
  • Ability to understand, analyze, and resolve complex technical problems.
  • Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast paced environment.
  • Experience hosting audits in manufacturing environment, root cause and corrective action methods and project management for implementing new methodologies to resolve systemic issues.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Must be able to interpret drawings, work instructions, routings, etc.
  • Must be a US citizen and be capable of obtaining/maintaining a security clearance.


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Experience with Assembly, Machining, and Weld/Fab
  • Experience working with a labor union
  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts
  • Experience with US Government contracts or Weapon Systems technologies
  • Experience interfacing with program offices
  • Six Sigma problem solving, if not Six Sigma, some experience with structured problem solving techniques (i.e.- 5 Whys, RCCA, etc.)

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.
Learn more about BAE Systems
Size
90,500 employees
Industry
Aerospace & Defense
Founded
1997
NASDAQ
BAESF
* Ladders Estimates

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