Production Manager - Westminster CO

VetJobs; Westminster (CO); On-site; USD 101,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Westminster, CO is seeking a production-focused leader to coach technicians and supervisors, applying Lean principles to deliver customer value, maintain standards, and drive daily improvement on the production floor.

This on-site role requires a DoW Interim Secret clearance, U.S. citizenship, and a commitment to five days per week on site with travel <10%. You will lead a team of technicians (~15–25) and partner with other PMs to align operations across the floor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 6 or more years related experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including leadership of front‑line teams.
• A DoW Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work.

Responsibilities

• Lead a defined team of technicians (~15–25) and their supervisors to deliver safe, high-quality, on‑time production aligned to customer value.
• Understand the plan for the day and surface problems quickly.
• Coach supervisors and technicians to take ownership and solve problems at the level of their work.
• Apply PDCA and Lean thinking to drive stability, capability, and flow within the team.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule and establish effective working relationships.

Skills

Lean thinking

Coaching

Gemba walks

PDCA

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience,

Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.

Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain

Secret

U.S. Person Required

Yes

Travel Percentage

<10%

Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess

None

U.S. Citizenship Required

Yes

Is Relocation Available

No

At BAE Space & Mission Systems’ Westminster, Colorado location, we develop and manufacture state-of-the-art RF and sensor technologies integrated into tactical missile and aircraft platforms. We are seeking a production-focused leader to support execution within a defined team of technicians, coaching supervisors and technicians to think, problem-solve, and own their work.

This role applies Lean principles & thinking to deliver customer value, maintain team-level standards, daily management routines, and continuous improvement. The Production Manager (PM) collaborates with other PMs to support alignment across the floor, while focusing on creating and protecting customer value within their team.

The Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit plays a fundamental role in enabling efficient business and program execution – from strategic capital investments, industrial operations and an efficient supply chain, to state-of-the-art manufacturing and test operations and top-notch facilities management.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a defined team of technicians (~15–25) and their supervisors to deliver safe, high-quality, on‑time production aligned to customer value.

Support Tier 1 Daily Management Routines Within The Team:

• Understand the plan for the day
• Surface problems quickly
• Respond effectively and consistently
• Reinforce standard work, escalation routines, and follow‑up within the team.
• Coach supervisors and technicians to take ownership and solve problems at the level of their work, with attention to impact around customer value.
• Translate higher‑level objectives into actionable expectations for the team.
• Apply PDCA and Lean thinking to drive stability, capability, and flow within the team.
• Partner with support functions to remove barriers while keeping ownership within the team.
• Conduct Gemba walks to observe work, coach supervisors, and verify standards are applied.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On‑Site Work Environment:

This position requires regular in‑person engagement by working on‑site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non‑company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Minimum Education Required

Bachelors

Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 6 or more years related experience.

Each higher‑level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.

Experience in a manufacturing or production environment, including leadership of front‑line teams.

A DoW Interim Secret clearance will be required to start work and required to be maintained to continue work. Higher level clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Familiarity with operating within a structured management system, including elements such as Hoshin Kanri, Tiered Daily Management, and structured problem solving.

Practical experience supporting Tier 1 daily management routines.

Ability to coach technicians and supervisors to identify problems and respond through standard work and escalation routines.

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $101398 - $172377

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.

City*

Westminster

State*

Colorado

Job_Category

Operations

Job Code

Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor

BAE Systems