Job Description
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 Product Line Operations Director will be responsible for leadership of the entire Operations team for the Navigation and Sensor Solutions (NSS) product line, which is a rapidly growing portfolio of current and next generation advanced military navigation systems based in the greater Cedar Rapids, Iowa area. This high visibility leader will be responsible for all aspects of strategic and tactical execution of the production environment, and will be a core member of the cross functional product line team in defining the vision of the future. This position will direct report to the Precision Strike and Sensing Solutions business area operations director.
Responsibilities of this role include:

Leadership of a 300+ employee organization including: process and test engineering, production planning, warehouse and logistics, new product introduction, factory leadership, and touch labor operating under a collective bargaining agreement.
Ownership of total quality, delivery, and cost objectives. Meeting and exceeding product line financial objectives.
Establishes a work environment of openness and trust where employees are challenged, developed, and work together as a team to achieve business objectives. Drives a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture through active engagement.
Leading teams responsible for diverse manufacturing technologies, including: micro-electronics, micro-electronics packaging, circuit card assembly, flip chip, module assembly, test, and classified processing.
Transitioning multiple new development programs to production at cost and on schedule, including identification and introduction of new manufacturing technologies as needed.
Supports the Product Line and Operations capital and IRAD budgeting and execution process
Implements lean and continuous improvement activities.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

BA Degree (or equivalent experience) with 10+ years' experience with a high volume production environment
Cross functional production leadership experience, inclusive of: new product introduction, supply chain, technical teams, factory leadership, and touch labor
Experience leading, motivating and engaging large teams (100+ personnel)
Proven communicator, with the ability and experience utilizing change management
Practical understanding of defense product development lifecycle
Proven record of meeting and exceeding cost, schedule, and quality objectives
Able to effectively work and collaborate across technical and non-technical functional disciplines (Program Office, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, Finance, Contracts, Communications, Human Resources)
Experience interfacing with multiple customers to overcome complex challenges

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Lean and Six Sigma leadership experience
Experience working in a Union environment
Manufacturing execution system / enterprise resource planning system transition experience
GPS / Military Navigation Systems technology familiarity
Defense and commercial financial cost and inventory allocation experience and underlying business system design
Demonstrated change agent furthering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusive work environments

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $150370 - $255630

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 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. 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.