Production Supervisor

BAE Systems, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 92,180 - 156,707; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. in Louisville, KY seeks a 1st shift Production Supervisor for the Naval submarine value stream. You will lead touch labor, set expectations for safety, quality, schedule adherence, and delivery, and coordinate with engineering, planning, and quality control to meet production goals.

The role emphasizes Lean/continuous improvement, data analysis, cross-functional teamwork, and effective communication. US citizenship is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years progressive experience in fabrication, welding, or machining.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Strong interpersonal and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience with data analysis and driving improvements.
• Ability to lead union hourly personnel and meet business needs.
• US citizen.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage touch labor on the assigned shift.
• Ensure safety, quality, and on-time production.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Machining

Blueprint reading

Data analysis

Interpersonal skills

Cross-functional leadership

Lean / continuous improvement

Problem solving

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

What’s it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. As part of our operations team, you can help us ensure the integrity and reliability of some of our most important products. Our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.”

BAE Systems is seeking a 1st shift Production Supervisor for our Louisville, KY facility, specifically to support our Naval submarine value stream. This role is pivotal as it involves direct management of touch labor and providing primary leadership to the production team for the assigned shift. The Value Stream Supervisor will act as the primary program point of contact for the assigned shift, ensuring effective leadership in the day‑to‑day execution of production activities. In this position, you will oversee the overall manufacturing process, working closely with manufacturing engineering, production planning, and quality control to ensure that production schedules are met. You will be responsible for planning and directing the activities of the manufacturing team, setting clear expectations and goals that emphasize safety, quality, schedule adherence, and delivery. Additionally, you will organize production processes and ensure the availability of necessary resources to facilitate smooth operations. A key aspect of your role will be to assess and apply various measures, methods, and techniques aimed at improving safety, product quality, efficiency, productivity, and overall equipment and process performance. You will work proactively with the management team to align site efforts and project initiatives with business needs and strategic direction, fostering a culture that prioritizes safety and continuous quality improvement. Furthermore, you will monitor the financial performance of your department to ensure that targets are being met, contributing to the overall success of the organization.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• 5+ years or more progressive work experience or equivalent experience with fabrication, welding, assembly, electrical wiring, or machining.
• Must have a mechanical aptitude and ability to read blueprints.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work and lead collaboratively in a cross‑functional team environment with salaried and union hourly personnel to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to lead teams and drive Lean / continuous improvement culture.
• Ability to understand, prioritize, 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 verbally and in writing.
• Must be a US citizen.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 4+ years minimum of management experience.
• 5+ years manufacturing environment.
• Experience with 6s, Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen concepts.
• Experience working in a union environment.

Pay Information

Full‑Time Salary Range: $92,180 - $156,707. 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.