
Production Manager/VSL
BAE Systems · Greenlawn, NY
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Base pay
- $111k–$188k
- Degree
- Required (or equivalent experience)
- Experience asked
- 6+ years
- Certification
- Black Belt preferred
- Industry
- Aerospace & defense
- Posted
- 12 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in Greenlawn, NY. You’ll analyze key metrics (throughput, efficiency, and utilization) to create data-driven action plans.
- They ask for
- 6+ years · degree required (or equivalent experience) · Black Belt preferred
- Tools it names
- Lean, Six Sigma, Black Belt, Value stream mapping
- Base pay
- $111k–$188k
- Day to day
- some off-shift / weekend coverage
Read from the posting. The full description is below.
From the plant jobs report · week of November 2, 2026
Production Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $118k–$162k. This one lists $111k–$188k.
Median of the low and high ends of 19 live postings that list pay, out of 26 production engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 25 other live production postings in New York.
- Base pay
- About 13% above similar roles
- Experience asked
- Less than usual (6+ vs 10+)
Typical $106k–$159k, from 12 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 46%
- ✓ Team leadership 46%
- EHS / safety 42%
- Root cause 35%
- ✓ Six Sigma 27%
- ✓ Black Belt 23%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
At a glance
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How to get in at this plant
Five moves over a week or two. The first one takes ten minutes.
- 1
Pick 2–3 people on the Production team at BAE Systems
Engineers who joined in the last year or two reply the most. Use the team search on this page to find them.
- 2
Send a short, curious note
One real question about their work. No favors yet. Each person gets a different note, written for this role.
- 3
Turn a reply into a short call
Questions worth asking about this team:
- What does a normal week look like on your team?
- How does off-shift and weekend coverage work?
- The posting mentions a Black Belt. Does the company sponsor certification?
- How did you land the job? What stood out in your interviews?
- 4
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If the call went well, ask whether they’d pass your résumé to the hiring manager. Send your résumé link, apply that day, and let them know.
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Bring proof to the interview
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This plant: BAE Systems in Greenlawn
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Full description from BAE SystemsAs posted on their careers site.ShowHide
About the Role
We are looking for a dynamic Production Manager/VSL to lead manufacturing operations within a designated value stream. In this role, you will be the driving force behind our production success—ensuring our products are delivered on time, meet the highest quality standards, and are produced with maximum efficiency. You will lead a talented team of technicians and operators, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering, or a minimum of 6 years leadership experience as a supervisor or manager in electronics manufacturing in lieu of a degree
- ✓Proven leadership experience in manufacturing environment
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- ✓Lean Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification
- ✓Leadership experience in the aerospace or defense manufacturing industry
- ✓Strong expertise in production scheduling and performance metrics, with demonstrated ability to lead teams in a fast-pasted, high-pressure manufactuing environment.
Pay Information
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.
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Job Description Come find out what you’re missing. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics – from detecting threats for pilots to illuminating the night for soldiers. Spanning air, land, sea, and space, we are developing the technology of tomorrow, delivered today. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customer's first – exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of?
This is a first shift position working a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
What You’ll Do
- •Lead & Develop: Supervise and mentor a diverse team of production operators and technicians. You’ll set clear expectations, provide coaching, and build an inclusive environment where everyone can grow.
- •Drive Operations: Oversee daily manufacturing activities, ensuring we hit build-time targets and strictly adhere to safety and quality protocols. You will lead daily stand-ups to keep the team aligned and resolve bottlenecks quickly.
- •Optimize Processes: Use Lean and Six Sigma methodologies to reduce waste and improve efficiency. You’ll analyze key metrics (throughput, efficiency, and utilization) to create data-driven action plans.
- •Collaborate: Act as the key link between the shop floor and Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Program Managers to solve constraints and support new product launches.
- •Ensure Compliance: Lead the team through audits and customer engagements, ensuring all work instructions are accurate and company policies are followed.
