**Job Description**

Are you interested in working for an industry leader in Military GPS Technologies producing state of the art products that help our customers stay a step ahead when protecting people, our National Security, critical infrastructure and vital information?

We put our customers first exemplified by our mission: We Protect Those Who Protect Us. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

BAE Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Production Manager to join our Cedar Rapids, Iowa Operations team. This leader will oversee the production of high-volume defense electronics products, responsible for planning, organizing, and controlling the production process to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacturing of complex electronic systems. This role requires strong leadership, technical, and problem-solving skills to manage a team of production coordinators, technicians, and assembly operators.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract

+ Bachelor's degree and 4 years work experience or High School Diploma and equivalent experience in production management, preferably in a high-volume electronics manufacturing environment.

+ Proven track record of leadership, team management, and process improvement.

+ Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, six sigma, and quality management systems (e.g., AS9001).

+ Excellent communication, problem-solving, and analytical skills.

+ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines.

+ Must be willing and able to obtain a Secret security clearance

**Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Collaborative leadership behaviors that emphasize high goal setting, team empowerment and providing support

+ Experience with defense electronics products and familiarity with relevant regulations (e.g., ITAR, EAR).

+ Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

+ Manufacturing experience in a fast-paced, high mix environment

+ Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP or Oracle.

+ Familiarity with defense industry standards, such as AS9100 or NADCAP

**Pay Information**

Full-Time Salary Range: $105254 - $178931

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.

**Production Manager**

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