Value Stream Spec Sr - Machining

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Louisville
Posted on: November 18, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description BAE Systems is looking for a high energy leader to support our machining product lines. This individual will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the CNC Production / Machine shop, ensuring efficient processes, and maintaining a safe working environment. This role involves managing a team of machinists, coordinating prototype schedules, and implementing quality control measures. The Value Stream Specialist plays a crucial role in optimizing workflow, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring that KPI's are met. The supervisor needs to be effective in a fast-paced and agile environment.Primary Roles & Responsibilities:

• Supervise the CNC Production / Machine shop personnel in day-to-day operations.
• Conduct performance reviews.
• Responsible for establishing workstation assignments, employee training, overtime assignments and back-up for absent employees.
• Maintain and communicate the machining schedule status to ensure meeting customer expectations.
• Support and encourage a culture and an attitude with an emphasis on quality improvement.
• Identifying Continuous Improvement opportunities and implementing change to improve process, reduce cycle and setup times.
• Maintain shop measuring equipment calibration program ensuring all relative equipment is calibrated according to schedule.
• Maintain machine shop organization, safety, and cleanliness practices using 6S.
• Ensure all team members follow work instructions, quality requirements and processes.
• Ensure accurate CNC machine shop staff data recording. Namely clock-in/clock-out activities
• Provide continued training and skills development for team members, and mentor early career team member.
• Ensure start-up readiness for production.
• Ability to perform interviews, evaluate talent and provide hiring recommendations.
• Safely work within an industrial environment.Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Typically, a bachelor's degree and 6 years or more progressive work experience or equivalent experience
  • Experience supervising skilled machinists is required. Knowledge of CNC machining and machining job scheduling is a plus.
  • Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating, and negotiating with management and employees at all levels.
  • Demonstrated ability to perform detailed data analysis, identify areas for improvement, and drive focused actions to initiate change.
  • Ability to lead teams and drive Lean / continuous improvement culture.
  • Ability to understand, analyze, and resolve complex technical problems.
  • Ability to work independently and be effective in a fast-paced environment.
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office modules including Word, Excel, and Outlook
  • Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
  • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
    • 4+ years minimum of management experience
    • 5+ years' experience in machine shop / manufacturing environment
    • Experience with 6s, Lean Manufacturing or Kaizen concepts
    • Experience with US Government work or Weapon Systems technologies
    • Knowledge and understanding of CNC programs / cycles and Tooling.
    • Six Sigma problem solving preferred, if not Six Sigma, some experience with structured problem-solving techniques preferredPay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $71600 - $121700Please 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 Platforms & Services 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.The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair---just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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