Operations Manager - ACV Assembly 2nd shift
BAE Systems · York, PA · Manufacturing & Maintenance
manager
operations
IT Manager
management
· Posted Mar 27, 2026
$92,180 – $156,707
USD per year
Job Description
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92180 - $156707
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 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 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.
As an Operations Manager at BAE Systems, you'll lead complex manufacturing activities, ensuring high-quality products and client trust. Key responsibilities include:
- Planning, organizing, and directing medium-sized, complex manufacturing activities, such as combat vehicle assembly and vehicle testing
- Improving safety, product quality, efficiency, and productivity through assessment and implementation of measures, methods, and techniques
- Coordinating with personnel on safety, quality assurance, and cost optimization
- Selecting, directing, and developing subordinates, as well as managing staffing levels and hiring processes
- Developing and implementing staffing plans, managing work-in-process inventory, and ensuring compliance with safety objectives and policies
- Collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, and quality teams to specify methods and processes
- Maintaining a safe work environment, ensuring OSHA compliance, and administering a collective bargaining contract
The role involves 80% factory environment interaction with direct labor personnel and 20% office environment administrative duties.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills Familiarity with:- 6+ years of production management experience or equivalent education/experience in a related field
- General manufacturing processes (machining, welding, fabrication, assembly, finishing)
- Blueprint reading and interpretation
- Safety management, quality management metrics/tools, and inventory monitoring
- Statistical process control (SPC) and materials requirement planning (MRP)
- Collaborative working with other departments and teams
- Problem-solving and developing innovative solutions
- People management, including leading, inspiring, motivating, and training others
- Effective verbal and written communication
- MS Office and function-related software proficiency
- Bachelor's degree in a related discipline
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $92180 - $156707
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 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 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.