Operations Factory Leader
About The Position
You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics –from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. 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 missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World TM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. The Endicott site Operations Director will serve as the senior manufacturing leader for BAE Systems in Endicott, New York. This highly-visible role is accountable for leading a large, complex electronics manufacturing operation of military controls, power systems, and electronics for ground transportation, commercial aerospace, and defense customers. This leader will drive operational performance, develop a high-performing workforce, and ensure the site’s continued delivery of safety, quality, cost, and delivery commitments in support of business growth.
Requirements
- Degree in engineering, operations management, or related technical field
- Minimum 10-15 years of progressively responsible leadership experience in manufacturing or operations within defense, aerospace, or high-reliability electronics environment
- Demonstrated success leading large, multi-shift operations or factories of comparable scale and complexity
- Strong operational acumen, experience implementing and sustaining Lean, continuous improvement, Six Sigma, and data-driven decision making
- Skilled at balancing strategic thinking with hands-on leadership in a fast-paced production environment
- Exceptional communication, influence, and change leadership skills
- Demonstrated success in developing leaders and building organizational capability through training, mentoring, and workforce development
- Financial acumen sufficient to manage cost structures, budgets, and capital investments effectively
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in engineering, operations, business, or a related discipline
- Working understanding regarding the transition of complex electronic assemblies to production
- Prior leadership in a matrixed environment managing cross-functional performance
- Recognized success in workforce development or cultural transformation initiatives
Responsibilities
- Lead all aspects of site operations including production, manufacturing engineering, maintenance, and support functions through a matrixed organizational model
- Establish a culture of performance, accountability, and continued improvement grounded in safety, quality, and employee engagement
- Manage operations cost performance, capital expenditures, and discretionary budgets aligned to business area goals
- Own factory roadmaps, collaborating with operations and business strategy peers to develop long-term plans for the future of the site
- Partner with operational excellence teams to drive Lean transformation across manufacturing processes, emphasizing flow, efficiency, and defect reduction
- Partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Program Management, and Engineering to ensure seamless program execution, product introduction, and customer delivery
- Develop and execute a comprehensive training and capability development roadmap to strengthen site bench strength and readiness
- Serve as key representative for the Endicott site in audits, customer visits, and operations initiatives
- Commitment to employee safety, product quality, and regulatory compliance
Benefits
- health, dental, and vision insurance
- health savings accounts
- a 401(k) savings plan
- disability coverage
- life and accident insurance
- employee assistance program
- a legal plan
- discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
- paid time off
- paid holidays
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
