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 with 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 WorldTM.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
The Electronic Systems (ES) sector spans the commercial and defense electronics markets with a broad portfolio of mission-critical electronic systems, including flight and engine controls; electronic warfare and night vision systems; surveillance and reconnaissance sensors; secure networked communications equipment; geospatial imagery intelligence products and systems; mission management; and power-and energy-management systems.
BAE Systems is seeking a Readiness Value Stream Supervisor for the Operations Factory Support Team at our Austin, Texas Manufacturing Hub. This position combines leadership, training, operational oversight, and compliance management to prepare the factory team to meet the ramp to rate (R2R) in production over the next 5 years.
This is a first shift position working a 9/80 work schedule.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Supervise and Lead Staff: Manage workshop facilitators, trainers, or team members, providing guidance, motivation, and support to ensure effective onboarding of new employees.
- Operational Readiness: Ensure that personnel, equipment, and processes are prepared for scheduled tasks, projects, or missions with minimal disruption.Training and Development: Manage readiness and training, assess skills gaps, and implement work-readiness or technical training solutions.
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Program and Project Oversight: Plan, coordinate, and monitor projects or workstreams, including scheduling, resource allocation, and risk management.
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Compliance and Safety: Maintain adherence to organizational policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements, including documentation and reporting.
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Evaluation and Reporting: Monitor hiring performance, evaluate outcomes, and provide progress reports to senior management or stakeholders
Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure smooth execution of readiness initiatives
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Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in fields such as Business, Management, Engineering, Information Technology, or related disciplines.
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Prior supervisory or management experience in operational readiness, project management, or training programs.
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Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective guidance and reporting.
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Analytical and problem-solving skills to assess readiness, identify risks, and implement corrective actions.
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Organizational and planning skills to manage multiple projects, timelines, and resources efficiently.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
Leadership, mentorship, team collaboration, and technical interchange with customers.
Takes initiative and has a closure-oriented nature
Lean/Six Sigma Certified
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $101398 - $172377
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.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
