Operations Program Manager I

Job Description Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. 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 mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with us. We welcome all those who have big ideas, crave innovation, want to drive fielding velocity and have the passion to bring the warfighter home safe. Our Operations Program Manager (OPM) will assist with managing a major production program in the Small Form Factor Solutions (SFFS) product line. The OPM serves as the liaison between project management and planning, project team, Quality, engineering design team and line management along with the following duties: Works with the factories to reduce Cost of Poor Quality (COPQ) and Hours per Unit (HPUs) through Affordability initiatives. Facilitates and leads monthly Program specific Corrective Action Board (CAB) meetings. Manages the program budgets, quality, and schedule to meet programmatic deliverables. Works closely with all feeder and final factories on Non-Recurring Engineering (NRE), interfacing with factory leadership on a regular basis to ensure parts/assemblies are delivered on or ahead of schedule. Works with the Program to kick off transition to production for follow on program orders. Works closely with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to develop and execute Dual Source Strategies on high-risk parts. Prepares and implements project execution plans and identifies technical, manufacturing, and business resources needed for the program success. Additionally, the OPM will assess the issues and lead the team to develop resolutions that meet productivity, affordability, quality and customer satisfaction goals and objectives. Provide guidance to identify the need for technical back up for decision making to the project team. Ensures program forecasts are updated accordingly and that all factories are aware of their future demand and staffing needs. Needs to identify and mitigate technical and schedule risks to program execution. Interface and coordinate production priorities within the Product Line. Required Education, Experience, & Skills Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience, Associate's Degree and 4 years experience, or 6 years in absence of degree. Experience within a manufacturing setting or prior planning experience. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Product transition to production as well as ramping production rates. Cost reduction, cost take out, and affordability. Creating proposals. Interfacing with suppliers. Leadership skills (influencing in a matrixed organization: Teams w/o direct reporting relationships). Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $97008 - $164914 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 pa…

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