Senior Director of Manufacturing

Job DescriptionThe Senior Director of Manufacturing role reports to the Operations Leader for the Countermeasures and Electromagnetic Attack Solutions Business Area. This role will lead multiple factories within the Austin, Texas Business Center to meet and exceed manufacturing requirements for Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost within a Continuous Improvement culture. The candidate will manage operations related strategies, annual plans, budgets, policies, and procedures while maintaining safety and regulatory compliance.Responsibilities IncludeSuccessfully execute Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost factory metricsEstablish a work environment of openness and trust where employees are challenged, developed, and collaborate as a team to achieve business objectivesOwn factory roadmaps, collaborating with operations and business strategy peers to develop long-term plans for the future of the siteDrive operational excellence and Lean transformation across manufacturing processes, emphasizing flow, efficiency, and defect reductionManage operations cost performance, capital expenditures, and discretionary budgets aligned to business area goalsPartner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, and Engineering to ensure seamless program execution, product introduction, and customer deliverySkilled at balancing strategic thinking with hands-on leadership in a fast-paced production environmentExceptional communication, influence, and change leadership skillsDemonstrated success in developing leaders and building organizational capability through training, mentoring, and workforce developmentRequired Education, Experience, & SkillsBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or related fieldMinimum 10 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in manufacturing within defense, aerospace, or high-reliability electronics environmentExperience implementing and sustaining Lean and continuous improvement systemsPreferred Education, Experience, & SkillsMasters Degree is preferredSupply Chain experience Knowledge of AS9145/APQP and its applicationLean Six Sigma Black Belt or EquivalentPrevious experience in the Aerospace and Defense IndustryExperience leading organizations of 250 people or largerCreative and innovative problem solver with a diverse background of experiencesPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $169630 - $288370Please 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.About BAE Systems Electronic SystemsBAE 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. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. 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. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are 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.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.