Director, Repair Station Operations

Job Description About BAE Systems, Inc. and the Aerospace and Mission Systems Segment: 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 22,000 highly talented Aerospace and Mission 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 an FAA certified Repair Station. Please use the following link to learn more about our Fort Wayne community: https://www.visitfortwayne.com/ Culture: At BAE Systems, we celebrate the array of skills, experiences, and perspectives our employees bring to the table. For us, differences are a source of strength. We’re laser-focused on high performance, and we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where all employees can innovate and thrive. Here, you will not only build your career, but you will also enjoy work-life balance, discover new experiences, and collaborate with passionate colleagues. We foster a diverse, inclusive, and team-oriented environment and provide opportunities for inner-team coaching and growth opportunities. Job Summary Drive the long-range strategic operations of the Repair Station by overseeing and managing all aspects of engineering, remanufacturing, program management, production control, and supply chain management. Define goals, improve technologies, and resolve problems in conjunction with managers of engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain. Develop operation-related plans, budgets, and policies and procedures. Maintain safety and regulatory compliance relating to the repair facility. Understand and reduce TAT while improving repair quality. Job Description As the Fort Wayne Repair Station Accountable Manager, you will be a key leadership contributor to the success of the Fort Wayne Manufacturing Hub. Reporting to the Hub Director of Manufacturing, you will provide inspirational leadership in a rapidly growing business and have responsibility for all original equipment manufacturing repair at the site. This role demands a strategic, results-oriented leader with a proven track record of building and scaling rapidly growing organizations. Key responsibilities include: Strategic Product Stream Leadership Own the strategic direction, execution, and performance of the FAA Repair Station Serve as the primary point of contact between the Repair Station and Aftermarket Program Management team Program Execution Oversee execution of repair in alignment with program schedules Ensure all contractual obligations (cost, schedule, performance) are met or exceeded Performance Improvement Drive continuous improvement using Lean, Six Sigma principles Implement metrics to monitor production performance Initiate corrective actions to resolve repair variances, quality escapes, and repair cost variances Required Education, Experience, & Skills Required Education, Experience, & Skills: Bachelor's Degree and 12 years of work experience or related field; equivalent experience considered OR 20 years manufacturing experience with no degree Four years managing an FAA certificated 145 Repair Station Ability to develop and implement strategic plans Experience in Program/Operations Management Experience in People Management/Leadership Experience in planning, scheduling, budgeting, estimating, resource allocation, risk and…

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