Air Transport Operation Leader (3rd Shift)

BAE Systems
Fort Wayne, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 6/1/2021 CLOSED ON 6/2/2021

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Job Description
You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our differences, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too.
Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first – exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us.

The Operations Leader is responsible to ensure all employees are working safely and according to work instructions. Monitor all work order and labor management activity on the shift. Schedule and monitor work productivity, administer necessary company regulations, and communicate all information needed to ensure all employees are informed and working within company guidelines. Responsible for KPIs on a weekly basis. Able to understand site metrics and execute to operations objectives and key results. Will be required to manage Tier 1 level process improvement teams and meetings. Is the driver of Lean Manufacturing activities on the shift as well as product flow.


Please note that pursuant to a government contract, this specific position requires US citizenship or Permanent Resident status.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
•Minimum of 2 years of related work experience in production / manufacturing / operations or similar environments
•Previous leadership experience in manufacturing / planning / scheduling / operations or similar environments
•Demonstrated ability to manage a team with difficult and demanding customer expectations


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
•Experience utilizing lean manufacturing concepts with a proven track record of lean/six sigma implementation projects
•Previous experience supervising employees
•Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering experience in the aerospace/defense/space industry
•Excellent communication (written and verbal)
•Solid people management and interpersonal skills; uses good judgment to resolve conflict
•Ability to lead in a team-based manufacturing environment and make decisions with minimal supervision
•Customer focused
•Metrics driven and success oriented
•Experience with Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma or other similar process improvement methodologies
•Experience utilizing business systems and tools that aid in managing labor, processes, and budgets
•Experience working with Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Access)

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. At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, uncover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues.
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