What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Program Specialist II position at BAE Systems?
Job Description
Primary Purpose of Position
Support the operational needs of programs and/or functional departments. Collaborate in the development and implementation of organization policies, practices, procedures, and attainment of operating goals. Ensure the efficient and effective management of company resources. Organization and management of resources required for successful program execution. Monitor current resource usage and project future resource requirements, securing the necessary resources as required. Resources that are managed may include facilities, manpower, capital equipment, property, supplies, computers, and overhead budgets.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
• Establish and communicate operational objectives, Business Level performance metrics, lean manufacturing goals and objectives, and long-term facilities and equipment plans.
• Standardize and improve the production lines using lean manufacturing principles.
• Coach, train, and mentor cross-functional teams in proper use and application of Lean tools including, but not limited to, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), Standard Work, 6S, SMED, Kanban, GEMBA walks, A3 Thinking, Single Piece Flow and Visual Management.
• Run Daily and weekly Tier Meetings.
• Develop material handling best practices to support various program builds.
• Deploy line leveling methodologies to create a continuous flow on the production floor.
• Runs continuous improvement efforts at both the production line and factory level.
• Identifying value and performing VSM to understand the sequence of activities and information necessary to produce products in order to identify and eliminate waste.
• Acting to eliminate the wasteful practices of Muda, Muri and Mura with specific emphasis on elimination of the 7 wastes and the removal of unevenness in operations.
• Leads the implementation of the Tactical Solutions Production System.
On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site five days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions:
Working Conditions:
- Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus 2 years or more related experience
- Each higher-level related degree, i.e., Bachelor’s or Master’s, may substitute for two years of related experience. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
- Manufacturing, materials or operations experience in a business environment.
- Must hold a current Secret security clearance.
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $77809 - $132275
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.
About BAE Systems Space & Mission 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. 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.
Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for the U.S. Intelligence, Department of Defense and scientific communities. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.
Salary : $77,809 - $132,275
