Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift

BAE Systems, Inc.; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 75,254 - 127,930; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. in Louisville, KY is seeking a Value Stream Supervisor (VSS) for the 2nd shift to lead a production team focused on delivering high‑quality results in a mission‑critical environment.

You will oversee touch labor, drive operational excellence, and coordinate with manufacturing engineering, planning, and quality to meet the schedule while ensuring safety and efficiency. The role emphasizes lean practices, audits, and continuous improvement across the line.

Qualifications

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years or more 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 or maintaining a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• 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 the department to ensure targets are being met.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Lean / continuous improvement

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent work

Drawings interpretation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description

Join BAE Systems as a Value Stream Supervisor (VSS) in Louisville, KY, where you will play a pivotal role in supporting our submarine product lines. Operating on the 2nd shift (4:00 PM – 2:30 AM), you will serve as the primary leader for the production team. We are looking for a dedicated manager to oversee touch labor, drive operational excellence, and empower your team to deliver high‑quality results in a mission‑critical environment.

Responsibilities

• 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 the department to ensure targets are being met.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically a Bachelor’s Degree and 4 years or more 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 or maintaining a security clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience with machining, and weld/fab.
• Experience working with a labor union.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing concepts.
• Experience with US Government contracts or weapon systems technologies.
• Six Sigma problem solving, or experience with structured problem‑solving techniques (e.g., 5 Whys, RCCA).

Pay Information

Full‑time salary range: $75,254 - $127,930

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 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.