• Value Stream Specialist

    BAE Systems (Nashua, NH)


    Job Description

    Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics. 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 mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

     

    Our Operations employees turn innovative engineering designs into real solutions to meet our customers needs. From Supply Chain, to manufacturing and test, Electronic Systems offers opportunities to work with technology rarely accessible in other manufacturing firms. Our training and development programs provide employees with career advancement in a dynamic work environment.

     

    The Precision Guidance Sensing Solutions Product Line is seeking a uniquely qualified and motivated individual to provide Value Stream Specialist leadership in a growing factory, supporting the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) program. This individual will be responsible for front line daily leadership for the sub-assembly lines in THAAD. The position will be responsible for direct management of the touch and test labor team and will be an integrator across the cross functional team in achieving program objectives (including safety, cost, schedule, and quality) and organizing daily execution.

    Key Responsibilities:

    + Hiring, training, and supervising a staff of operators to build and test THAAD sub-assemblies across multiple shifts.

    + Working with cross-functional representatives including production planning and control, total quality management, systems, manufacturing, equipment and facilities engineering, material management, and process engineering to execute WIP management.

    + Interaction with internal and/or external customers with respect to factory status and facility tours.

    + Identifying opportunities for improvement and organizing resources to execute improvements.

    + Develop staffing plans for cross-training and first shift coverage.

    Required Education, Experience, & Skills

    + Bachelor's Degree and 2 years of work experience within manufacturing or in absence of degree, 5-8 years of work experience within manufacturing.

    + Effective communication and teamwork skills.

    + Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with attention to detail.

    + Sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with company personnel, customers and suppliers.

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

    + Prior manufacturing leadership experience is preferred to independently manage a production environment including assembly, integration and testing.

    + Experience in US defense industry manufacturing operations is highly desirable for this position.

    + Demonstrated experience in implementing change in manufacturing areas.

    + Experience with Lean Systems and/or Six Sigma, continuous improvements, 5S and meeting compliance requirements.

    + Familiarity with cleanroom protocols and procedures, including gowning, cleaning, and sanitizing.

     

    Pay Information

     

    Full-Time Salary Range: $81156 - $137964

     

    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 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.

     

    Value Stream Specialist

    111801BR

    EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression