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Product Center Leader , Aftermarket
BAE Systems
🇺🇸 United States
On-site
Mid level
4 weeks ago
79,370 – 134,929
- PLC
- Lean
- Pension
4 weeks ago
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Job Description
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems: BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems PLC, an international defense, aerospace, and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions, and customer support services. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve. At our Fort Wayne South site, we specialize in the commercial manufacturing of Aircraft/Engine Controls and Systems, which includes manufacturing Circuit Card Assemblies. We are expanding our facility to integrate US defense into our production. Please use the following link to learn more about our Fort Wayne community: https://www.visitfortwayne.com/About our Controls and Avionics Aftermarket Group
BAE Systems is seeking a Product Center Leader for our Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) Aftermarket location in Fort Wayne, Indiana.  Trusted in the industry, the CAS Aftermarket provides repair services and support for flight critical products to maintain and enhance the reliability of domestic and international commercial airlines as well as military applications. As a member of the BAE Systems team, you will have the opportunity to work hands-on with complex electronic controls and solve challenging technical problems that both enhance our products’ performance and matter to our customers.
Basic functions of the job:
- Implement repair plans and schedules. Track completions of repaired product and report schedules.
- Ensure product repair costs are understood across the value stream and are achieved.
- Implement process improvements through the development and execution of a comprehensive improvement plan.
- Responsible for all costs, first shift manpower schedules, and quality issues related to the complete value stream, inclusive of material, ensuring delivered products meet specified standards (TAT)
- Act as POC for first shift team personnel and supervise off shift leaders if required.
Primary duties and responsibilities:
- Establish the visual factory and direct, plan, and organize workloads by estimating, scheduling, distributing, and controlling work assignments to provide for a smooth flow of both priority and routine tasks to achieve economical and efficient utilization of personnel and facilities.
- Implement and maintain product flow.
- Tracking and scheduling teams training requirements.
- Identify and resolve performance problems within the value stream.
- Set schedule/work priority within the team and drive the team to meet the schedule.
- Work with team to establish manpower needs, track productivity and turnaround time (TAT) requirements.
- Ensure key business metrics are achieved within the Repair Station and drive corrective action when product costs (HPU's, COPQ, TAT) are above targets.
- Coordinate with internal customers as necessary to ensure commitments are achieved.
- Support corrective action reviews and participate in identifying root causes and corrective actions within the value stream.
- Ensure compliance with all BAE Systems safety and health regulations stated by company policy and Federal, State, and Local applicable standards.Ensure compliance with all FAA and other Air Agency regulations and Airline requirements.
- Performs other related duties as required.
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Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a team with difficult and demanding customer expectations.
- Excellent communication (written and verbal)
- Exceptional attitude and interpersonal skills coupled with good judgement to overcome team challenges including resolving conflict.
- Ability to lead in a team-based repair environment and make decisions with minimal supervision.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office Tools.
- Knowledge of FAA part 145 requirements.
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Preferred Skills and Education
- 8 years of related experience leading repair team members that repair high-reliability electronic assemblies or within a repair/manufacturing/operations environment.
- Previous experience leading, mentoring and developing employees across multiple shifts.
- Experience implementing Lean-Sigma manufacturing concepts to improve safety and quality through improved product flow, continuous improvement, while lowering overall cost.
- Technical understanding of specifications required in the repair of high reliability electronics.
- Experience utilizing business systems and tools that aid in managing labor, processes, and budgets.
- 2 years of supervising/leading a team within a FAA certificated repair environment and meeting turnaround time requirements.
- Past or current holder of Repairman Certificate.
About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information
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.Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).
- Sector: Electronic Systems
- Job Category: Manufacturing & Maintenance
- Salary Min Point: 79370
- Salary Max Point: 134929
- Referral Bonus: 0
- Full Time / Part Time: Full-Time
- Career Level: Experienced
- Travel Percentage: 0%
- Shift: 1st Shift
- U.S. Person Required: Yes
- Clearance Level – Must be able to obtain for position: None
- Clearance Level – Must currently possess: None
- Country: United States
- U.S. Citizenship Required: No
Product Center Leader , Aftermarket · BAE Systems