Weld Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Weekends) Value Stream

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) savings plan

Employee assistance program

Job summary

BAE Systems, Inc. in Louisville, Kentucky is seeking a dedicated manufacturing leader to oversee production processes. This role requires ensuring safety, quality, and financial targets while effectively managing a manufacturing team. Candidates should have strong interpersonal skills, a Bachelor's degree, and the ability to analyze and resolve technical problems. The position offers a competitive salary range from $75,254 to $127,930, along with comprehensive employee benefits including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen and capable of obtaining a security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to lead teams and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day execution of manufacturing processes.
• Ensure alignment of site efforts with business needs.
• Monitor financial performance to meet departmental targets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Team leadership

Problem resolution

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Job description

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 department to ensure targets are being met.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with management and employees at all levels as well as 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/maintaining a security clearance.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Typically requires a Bachelor\'s Degree and 4 years or more of progressive work experience, or equivalent experience
• Experience with Assembly, Machining, and Weld/Fab
• Experience working with a labor union
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts
• Experience with US Government contracts or Weapon Systems technologies
• Experience interfacing with program offices
• Six Sigma problem solving, if not Six Sigma, some experience with structured problem solving techniques (i.e.- 5 Whys, RCCA, etc.)

Pay Information

• Full-Time Salary Range: $75,254 - $127,930

Benefits

Employee Benefits: 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. Other perks include an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and discounts. Leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, and other types of leave. Eligible employees may participate in the company recognition program.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers products and services for air, land and naval forces, electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. The Platforms & Services sector focuses on large-scale defense and security platforms and related programs.