Job Description BAE Systems, one of the worlds largest defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, is hiring a Manufacturing Manager for our chemical manufacturing operations at Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, VA. This role will work with the Director of Manufacturing to plan, ma
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Job Description
BAE Systems, one of the worlds largest defense contractors and a stable Fortune 500 Company, is hiring a Manufacturing Manager for our chemical manufacturing operations at Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, VA. This role will work with the Director of Manufacturing to plan, manufacture, and deliver product for government and commercial customers, maintain the Manufacturing Plant in a high state of readiness to meet emergency and replenishment requirements, and to ensure safety of operations for all personnel assigned to any of the 5 manufacturing areas at the facility (Acids, Nitrocellulose, Solvent Propellants, Solventless Propellants / Rockets, and Nitroglycerin).

Responsibilities:
  • The Manufacturing Manager is responsible for the oversite of multiple production areas.
  • Works with owners and senior management in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives.
  • Develops the manufacturing plan and establishes procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations.
  • Directs and monitors area managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan.
  • Directs and coordinates various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., safety, employee performance, training, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.).
  • Managing manufacturing operations, ensuring delivery targets are met.
  • Overall responsibility for production scheduling and resource loading for the production areas.
  • Ensuring that all operations are conducted in conformance with all state and federal safety and environmental requirements.
  • Works cross-functionally to ensure the production priorities are met.
  • Facilitate problem solving and collaboration within the production area.
  • Communicate status, task accomplishment, and direction.
  • Provide status reporting of team activities against the manufacturing plans and schedules.
  • Manage by metrics to meet delivers and control manufacturing costs to include both direct and indirect elements.
  • Works with government staff, customers, and strategic suppliers.
  • Provide leadership, mentorship, and coaching within a multidisciplinary team structure.
  • Foster an environment of trust, open communication, and creative thinking within an inclusive team environment.
  • Coach and help develop team members.


Job Requirements:
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor’s Degree and 10 years of experience or equivalent experience.
  • Experience in Manufacturing Management/Leadership.
  • Experience in Chemical Engineering/Manufacturing.
  • Experience working with manufacturing based technology, processes, and principles.
  • Experience in Program/Project Management: planning, scheduling, budgeting, resource allocation, and reporting.
  • Experience in People Management/Leadership: hiring, training, coaching, developing, and mentoring staff.
  • Knowledge of a variety of manufacturing activities to include scheduling, personnel relations, budgeting, and workplace safety.
  • Ability to communicate with leadership and employees, including manufacturing expectations and statuses.
  • Ability to negotiate, as applicable, with collective bargaining agreement members and strategic partners to ensure work is performed as defined.
  • Ability to effectively manage conflict and identify problem solving resolutions.
  • Ability to deliver analytics and reports to senior leadership.
  • Ability to champion safety and process improvement initiatives.
  • Strong communication and presentation skills.


Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Professional Certifications a plus.
  • Degree in Chemical Engineering a plus.
  • Experience in Defense industries a plus.
  • Knowledge of Military Specifications for Explosives, Hazardous Material Transportation Requirements, and Department of Transportation (DOT) Regulations a plus.
  • Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) (OSHA Safety Requirements for Hazardous Chemicals) a plus.
  • Experience with Unions a plus.


Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $112800 - $191800

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.


Company Details
BAE Systems
1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs
13 Open Jobs Available
BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

Supported Models:

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Job Info
Location
Radford, Virginia, United States
Type
Permanent
Company Details
BAE Systems
1601 Research Blvd
Rockville, Maryland 20850 USA
www.baesystems.jobs
13 Open Jobs Available
BAE Systems is a premier global defense and security company with approximately 100,000 employees delivering a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions...

Benefits:
Competitive

Supported Manufacturers:
Various

Supported Models:

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