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Job Description

BAE Systems, one of the world's largest defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, is hiring a Director of Manufacturing Operations for our Chemical Manufacturing Operations at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, VA. The Director of Manufacturing Operations is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing the manufacturing operations of the chemical manufacturing business. The role will work with the General Manager and Product Value Stream Leaders to plan, manufacture, and deliver product for government and commercial customers. The Director will maintain the Manufacturing Plant in a high state of readiness to meet emergency and replenishment requirements. Champion safety and ensure safe operations for all personnel assigned to the five manufacturing areas at the facility (Acids, Nitrocellulose, Solvent Propellants, Solventless Propellants / Rockets, and Nitroglycerin). Serve as a leader, mentor, and coach, and provide development strategies for the Propellant Plant workforce. Provide Technical Support and Manufacturing Expertise to Marketing & Sales, Research & Development, and other departments as needed. Ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective production of high-quality products, driving business growth and innovation.

Schedule:

+ This role will work on a 9/80 schedule where you will have every other Friday off

Responsibilities:

+ Lead Manufacturing Operations for the chemical manufacturing facility, ensuring compliance with Process Safety Management (PSM)

+ Serve as a member of the senior leadership team and support the strategic direction of the business

+ Oversee and manage all manufacturing operations, ensuring products are delivered on time and within budget

+ Develop and implement manufacturing strategies, plans, and processes to achieve business objectives

+ Set production strategic goals, integrating them into the annual operating plan and the five year business plan

+ Develop and manage manufacturing budgets, forecasts, and financial plans to achieve business objectives

+ Communicate manufacturing strategies, plans, and results to senior leadership, employees, and external stakeholders

+ Oversee the production of chemical products, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, industry standards, and company policies

+ Manage and optimize manufacturing capacity, resource allocation, and workflow to meet customer demand and business needs

+ Work with Product Value Stream Leaders for production scheduling and resource loading for the production areas

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive business growth and innovation

+ Lead, motivate, and develop a team of manufacturing professionals

+ Foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement, promoting employee engagement and empowerment

+ Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reductions, and efficiency gains, and develop plans to implement changes

+ Implement and maintain industry-leading manufacturing practices, such as Lean and Six Sigma

+ Analyze and optimize manufacturing costs, including labor, materials, and overhead

+ Identify opportunities for cost savings and implement initiatives to reduce costs

+ Serve as a member of the PPCB (Plant Process Control Board), which approves all changes to the manufacturing processes

+ Liaise with the government staff, customers, and strategic suppliers on a regular basis

+ Build and maintain relationships with customers, suppliers, and partners to ensure alignment with business objectives

+ Liaise with both R&D and Modernization groups to ensure alignment with future production needs

+ Ensure that all operations are conducted in conformance with all state and federal safety and environmental requirements

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

+ Bachelor s Degree and 12 years of experience or equivalent experience

+ Experience in Manufacturing/Production Management

+ Experience in Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Excellence, or similar functions

+ Experience in Chemical, Aerospace & Defense, or Process Safety Management (PSM) regulated Manufacturing environments

+ Experience in Large-Scale Manufacturing Facilities, optimizing manufacturing capacity and resource allocation

+ Experience in Program/Operations Management: planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting

+ Experience in People Management/Leadership, indirectly overseeing large teams of 400 or more

+ Experience in Performance Management, including Earned Value Management (EVM), Key Performance Indicators (KPI), or Metrics

+ Experience in Stakeholder Management and Customer Interfacing

+ Knowledge of Manufacturing processes, systems, technologies, standards, and regulations

+ Knowledge of Production planning, scheduling, and optimization

+ Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other manufacturing process improvement methodologies

+ Ability to understand and convey proper staffing levels as based upon workload and capabilities to support manufacturing demands

+ Ability to orchestrate team members with differing points of view and capabilities across the site, both within the organization and externally, to accomplish tasks that harmonize short-term and long-term manufacturing and business goals

+ Ability to serve as a team leader and direct projects, programs, workflows, training, etc.

+ Ability to exercise analytical thinking skills and practice resourcefulness for additional information while evaluating and attempting resolution of a variety of complex situations

+ Ability to use conceptual and innovative thinking in identifying solutions to problems and challenges

+ Ability to negotiate, as applicable, with collective bargaining agreement members and strategic partners to ensure work is performed as defined

+ Highly effective management skills to provide direct oversight, guidance, and vision to the site managers

+ Highly developed communication skills to articulate and exchange complex information, often of a sensitive nature, amongst all levels of the organization upward to leadership

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

+ Graduate Degree

+ Professional Certifications

+ Experience in Chemistry or Chemical Processing, Engineering, and/or Manufacturing

+ Experience in Defense Contracting industries

+ Knowledge of Military Specifications for Explosives, Hazardous Material Transportation Requirements, and Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations

+ Expertise in Process Safety Management (PSM) (OSHA Safety Requirements for Hazardous Chemicals)

+ Experience with Union environments

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $135556 - $230444

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.

Director - Manufacturing Operations

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