Senior Director III - Business Area Operations

$194,600 - $330,800/Yr

Disability Solutions - Fort Wayne, IN

Part-time - Senior

Fort Wayne, IN

10,001+ employees

Administrative and Support Services

About the position

The Business Area Operations Director (BAOD) for Controls and Avionics Solutions (CAS) at BAE Systems is a leadership role responsible for overseeing the Operations function across six locations. This position focuses on delivering world-class manufacturing with exceptional product quality while managing a team of over 1,000 employees. The BAOD will play a key strategic role in long-term planning and operational excellence within the aerospace solutions sector, ensuring alignment with the company's mission to innovate for those who move the world.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Operations function across six locations for the CAS business.
• Deliver world-class manufacturing with exceptional product quality at target costs.
• Contribute to long-term planning processes for the business area.
• Manage a large team of employees across multiple product lines and facilities.
• Ensure effective collaboration and resource management to achieve operational goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a technical or business-related discipline.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience with electronic systems manufacturing processes and systems.
• Minimum LSS Green Belt certification.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience leading a complex electronics manufacturing business with revenues of at least $500M.
• Expertise in lean principles and cost management improvements.
• Experience in establishing and implementing a vision across organizations.
• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to create win-win solutions.
• Previous experience working for a government defense contractor.
• MBA or MS degree.
• Black Belt certification from ASQ.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings accounts
• 401(k) savings plan
• Disability coverage
• Life and accident insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Legal plan
• Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Military leave
• Bereavement leave
• Federal and state sick leave
• Company recognition program for awards.