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Shift Supervior II - 2nd Shift

BAE Systems

Aiken, SCFull-time$75–128K/yrSeen todaySeen in employer's feed today

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Compensation
$75–128K/yr
Location
Aiken, SC
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

BAE Systems is seeking a Weld Operations Shift Supervisor to lead professional welders and fabricators in its Combat Mission Systems manufacturing operations. The supervisor owns day-to-day shift operations, manages team performance and resources, and supports quality, output, safety, and continuous improvement. The role also involves resolving weld-shop issues, tracking output, and coordinating with operations management, engineering, facilities, and other supervisors.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Welding Processes, requiredBlueprint Interpretation, requiredWork Instruction Interpretation, requiredProcess Improvement, requiredGD&T, requiredNDT Processes, requiredWeld Operations, nice to haveQuality Requirements, nice to haveProduction, nice to haveEmployee Training, nice to haveEmployee Coaching, nice to haveLean Manufacturing, nice to haveKaizen, nice to have6S, nice to haveA3 Root Cause Analysis, nice to have5WHY Analysis, nice to haveKanban, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience, required4 Years Work Experience, required1 Year Supervisory Experience, requiredBusiness Management, Quality, or Engineering Degree, nice to have6 Years Operations Experience, nice to haveANSI, ASME, ASNT, AWS, or Mil-Std Experience, nice to have

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Paid Time Off
Parental Leave

Full job description

Job Description

BAE Systems, INC, is seeking a Weld Operations Shift Supervisor to join our Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Operations team within the Platforms & Services segment. In this role, you will play a critical part in supporting our manufacturing operations, leading professional welders, ensuring high-quality components are produced safely and efficiently to meet rigorous Defense specifications.

General Requirements/Duties:

  • Working under general Strategic Operation Manager I supervision, you will have the responsibility to lead professional welders and fabricators with the goal to drive quality, output, and consistency on your shift.

  • Manage team performance, time keeping efforts, disciplinary actions when needed, resource planning, and shift material budgeting.

  • You will work with another shift manager and split duties that best fit the team and organization.

  • Own your weld shift and the day-to-day operations with minimal oversight.

  • Support the team by conducting or facilitating ongoing audits or 6S events to ensure compliance with our standards.

  • Be responsible for your team which reports directly to you daily.

  • Be responsible for driving Return to Green (RTG) metrics on your shift.

  • Be able to solve medium-to-complex issues in a weld shop environment.

  • Provide feedback to ops. management, engineering, and facilities as to needed improvements.

  • Support continuous improvement opportunities to positively impact Delivery, Quality and Cost metrics.

  • Track daily output signals as required.

  • Work directly with the Strategic Ops. Manager to facilitate change, growth, and development of employees.

  • Assist other supervisors/managers in day-to-day tasks as needed, within operations.

  • Support the world class safety performance and culture at BAE systems by actively seeking to improve workplace safety and ergonomics.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience.

At least 1 year of superviory experience in a fabrication type environment.

  • Familiar with various welding processes such as:

  • MIG and TIG for both steel and aluminum

  • Ability to read, interpret, and offer feedback on blueprints, work instructions, and process improvements

  • Good understanding of GD&T and NDT processes and procedures (AWS, ASME, ANSI, ASNT etc.).

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

  • Degree in Business Management, Quality, or Engineering. Or, equivalent experience.

  • 6 years of operations or similar field experience

  • Experience with ANSI, ASME, ASNT, AWS, Mil-Stds or similar.

  • Highly versed in day-to-day weld operations, quality requirements, and production.

  • Ability to train and coach employees for their development.

  • Understanding and proficiency in lean manufacturing processes. Including, but not limited to: Kaizen, 6S, A3 root cause, 5WHY analysis, Kanban, etc.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $75254 - $127930

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.

Shift Supervior II - 2nd Shift

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,164 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$75–128K/yr
  • US median$75–107K/yr567 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $102K, is 12% above the US median midpoint ($91K) — in the middle half of Manufacturing Supervisor salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 36 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs in South Carolina and 1,164 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in South Carolina
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience — less than three in four Manufacturing Supervisor postings that state a minimum ask for (median 3 years, across 860 postings).
Education
63 of the 1,164 open Manufacturing Supervisor jobs (5%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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