Job Title: Transformation Leader

Location: Global

Salary: Competitive package including pension scheme, annual leave allowance, and share incentive plan

Are you a strategic and dynamic leader ready to drive transformation and operational excellence in a global manufacturing environment? We are seeking a Transformation Leader to play a crucial part in driving business growth, improving resilience, and optimizing production systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a global manufacturing strategy to align with business goals and support future growth
• Lead initiatives to enhance resilience across the production portfolio, ensuring alignment with internal and external stakeholders
• Optimize production systems to achieve significant cost reductions and secure future production contracts
• Deputy to the Production Director, leading the manufacturing function and managing a £50 million capital investment portfolio
• Foster strong relationships with Service Delivery Units (SDUs) and other key stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration and functional alignment
• Provide leadership and governance within the Production Operations Senior Management Team, including mentoring and performance management of direct reports

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field, with a deep understanding of global production operations and their integration within a business context
• Proven leadership experience in managing large, multidisciplinary teams in high-rate manufacturing environments
• Extensive experience in developing and executing manufacturing strategies that drive operational excellence and transformation
• Strong background in managing large capital investment projects and modernizing production infrastructure
• Ability to optimize production systems while achieving cost reductions and maintaining high-quality standards
• Experience leading strategic transformation initiatives that align with business ambitions
• Excellent relationship management skills for effective collaboration with senior leadership, customers, and suppliers
• Demonstrated ability to deputize for a senior executive, effectively managing responsibilities across the manufacturing function and representing the Production Director as needed
• Track record of successfully delivering complex programmes in a fast-paced, high-stakes environment
• Proven experience working with unions, ensuring effective collaboration and negotiation in a unionized environment

Benefits:

You'll receive a competitive package including a pension scheme, annual leave allowance, and a share incentive plan. You'll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work, and employee discounts.

About BAE Systems:

We are a global leader in the aerospace and defense industry, committed to delivering innovative solutions that meet the needs of our customers. Our inclusive culture values diversity, rewards integrity, and merit, and empowers employees to fulfill their potential.

Why Join Us:

We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry. We strive to create an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive and contribute to our success.