Weld Production Supervisor - 2nd Shift (Weekends) Value Stream

Job Description BAE Systems is looking for a Weld Production Supervisor in our Louisville, KY facility to support our submarine product lines on the weekends 2nd shift (5:00 PM - 5:00 AM). This individual will be responsible for direct management of touch labor and for providing primary leadership to the production team for the assigned shift. As a Weld Production Supervisor you will: • Be the primary program point of contact for the assigned shift and provide leadership of day to day execution. • Oversee the overall manufacturing process to ensure schedule is achieved by working with manufacturing engineering, production planning, and quality control. • Plan and direct the activities of the manufacturing team and set clear expectations and goals to ensure focus on safety, quality, schedule and delivery. • Plan and organize production processes and availability of necessary resources. • Assess and apply measures, methods, and techniques designed to improve safety, product and process quality, efficiency, productivity, and equipment and process performance; recommend changes in working conditions and modification in machine tools and plant facilities. • Work proactively with the management team to ensure that site efforts and project initiatives are aligned with business needs and strategic direction. • Support and encourage a culture and an attitude with an emphasis on safety, and quality improvement. • Monitor financial performance of department to ensure targets are being met. Required Education, Experience, & Skills • Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing, coordinating and negotiating with management and employees at all levels as well as customers, and suppliers. • 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. • Experience hosting audits in manufacturing environment, root cause and corrective action methods and project management for implementing new methodologies to resolve systemic issues. • Communicate effectively both orally and in writing. • Must be able to interpret drawings, work instructions, routings, etc. • Must be a US citizen and be capable of obtaining/maintaining a security clearance. Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills • Typically requires a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years or more of progressive work experience, or equivalent experience • Experience with Assembly, Machining, and Weld/Fab • Experience working with a labor union • Experience with Lean Manufacturing concepts • Experience with US Government contracts or Weapon Systems technologies • Experience interfacing with program offices • Six Sigma problem solving, if not Six Sigma, some experience with structured problem solving techniques (i.e.- 5 Whys, RCCA, etc.) Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $75254 - $127930 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, Inc.BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support. Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters. 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.