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About the Role
The Deputy, Business Area Operations Director (Deputy BAOD) for Controls & Avionics Solutions (CAS) is a senior operations leader responsible for driving the daily operating rhythm, multi‑site coordination, and tactical execution across the CAS manufacturing network. This role supports the evolving Fort Wayne operational hub and enables disciplined daily execution, drives recurring operational forums, resolves constraints, and ensures alignment across functions and sites.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the delegated operational authority in the absence of the BAOD, providing continuity in leadership, decisions, and daily operational direction
- Lead day‑to‑day operations across CAS sites and the broader Fort Wayne hub, managing real‑time production constraints and operational flow
- Own recurring operational meetings and discussions, ensuring clear actions and disciplined follow‑through
- Manage and develop the Operations Product Line Directors (OPLDs); ensure performance aligns with CAS operational requirements and customer commitments
- Drive cross-functional coordination among production, engineering, supply chain, quality, and program teams to resolve issues quickly and maintain operational flow
- Champion cultural alignment across CAS operations partnering with stakeholders and business area leadership to identify cultural opportunities
- Participate in employee listening sessions, feedback mechanisms, and focus groups to identify engagement barriers and translate insights into targeted operational actions
- Monitor daily metrics (delivery, quality, labor, safety, cost) and ensure timely escalation and corrective action
- Ensure operational readiness for executive reviews, customer meetings, audits, and program engagements
- Serve as a stabilizing presence across operations, ensuring clarity, consistency, and effective communication of priorities
- Build stronger operational leadership capability across the organization and within factory teams
- Identify leadership gaps, strengthen succession planning, and partner with HR and site leadership to develop talent across the hub
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business administration, or related field; or equivalent experience in lieu of a degree
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in aerospace, defense, or complex electronics production; 15+ years experience in lieu of a degree
- Demonstrated strength in daily operations management, coordinating cross-functional teams, and leading recurring operational forums
- Experience in regulated environments such as AS9100, FAA requirements, or defense compliance standards (DFARS)
- Proven ability to lead through influence, drive accountability, and manage multiple priorities in real time
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to represent senior leadership in executive settings
- Security clearance eligibility
- Ability to travel regularly (25–40%) to support multi-site operational needs
- Master’s degree in engineering, business, operations, or related discipline (Preferred)
- Experience leading product-line operations or multi-site operational teams (Preferred)
- Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement certifications (Preferred)
- Experience supporting engine controls, flight controls, avionics systems, or power systems production (Preferred)
Skills
- Operational Execution
- Cross‑Functional Coordination
- Leadership Presence
- Problem Solving
- Decision Quality
- Collaboration & Influence
- Risk & Issue Management
- Culture Stewardship
- Employee Engagement
- Executive Communication
Location
- Fort Wayne
Work Type
- Full-Time
Experience Level
- 12+ years of progressive leadership experience
- 15+ years experience in lieu of a degree
Education Level
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, operations management, business administration, or related field
- Master’s degree in engineering, business, operations, or related discipline
Salary/Compensations
- $173023 - $294137
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Health savings accounts
- 401(k) savings plan
- Disability coverage
- Life and accident insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Legal plan
- Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program
About the Company
- 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.
- 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.