Production Manager/VSL

Production Manager/VSL

Come find out what you're missing. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customer's first – exemplified by our mission: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®." Sound like a team you want to be a part of?

This is a first shift position working a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.

About the Role

We are looking for a dynamic Production Manager/VSL to lead manufacturing operations within a designated value stream. 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 technicians and operators, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• 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 Education, Experience, & Skills

• Education: BS in Business Administration, or Engineering. If no College Degree 6 years minimum working experience in Electronics Manufacturing in a leadership role as a Supervisor or Manager.
• Experience: Proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (Defense or Aerospace industry experience is a major plus).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Certifications: Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong expertise in production scheduling and performance metrics. You should be comfortable leading teams in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Previous experience with Cable and Harness a plus

Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $110617 - $188048 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.