IWT Manager

IWT (Integrated Work Team) Manager/Superintendent HVAC

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• ENJOY what you do
• GROW your career
• Be YOU

We work in a thriving sector - one that puts us at the forefront of exciting and meaningful work. Every day we push boundaries to produce some of the world's most innovative and ground breaking technology. Individually we all contribute to our success. Collectively we make the impossible possible.

Recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance that help keep Australia safe, it is our shared passion that shapes our culture, and our people that make it a great place to work.

About the OPPORTUNITY

We have an exciting opportunity for an IWT (Integrated Work Team) Manager/Superintendent HVAC to join our Program based at Osborne, South Australia reporting to the Program Manager - Production Subcontracts.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.

You will be responsible for running projects/areas within a manufacturing environment in accordance with the developed plan. This position will be required to organise supervisors in different streams, subcontractors and trades resources to complete activities and tasks for specific projects. It will ensure all activities associated with the manufacture, production and assembly of components are produced in the most cost effective way whilst maintaining an efficient use of resources and meeting all safety, design, quality and budget requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Responsible for day to day management of team including activities in the workshop and/or on board ship
• Implementing resource planning as needed of the Integrated Work Team and relevant appointed subcontractor/partners for in yard scope
• Plan, manage and execute the delivery of production outputs to the required standard with Engineering/Quality specifications, as agreed with stakeholders.
• Deliver a positive and productive industrial environment, through effective leadership of all team members.
• Plan and manage the resource requirements with IWT Management team, Subcontractors and Ship Coordinators for the HVAC daily schedule and quality activities
• Liaise with the Subcontract HVAC Manager to ensure trade performance are monitored and maintain in line with contract scope deliverable and milestones are achieved
• Input competency based training matrix for HVAC Subcontractor
• Characterization and familiarization of new Adelaide Shipyard facility and provide gap analysis for production and productivity improvements
• Improve the Production team capability, by identifying and developing team members to take up future leadership roles.
• Provide reports on production activities, including progress against plans, and cost performance reporting
• Review Manufacturing Instructions, handbooks, process and tools for Subcontract HVAC scope
• Coordinate work activities, facilitate running of meetings, control activities of teams, and provide training and use of work instructions, procedures, work steps and work orders
• Provide support when needed across other IWT portfolios e.g. Insulation/Habitation/Blast & Paint

About YOU

• Demonstrated experience in a people management position in previous role
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills and ability to develop relationships with key stakeholders, customers and members of the Operations team
• Provide additional support to cross the IWT panel where and when needed
• Intermediate MS Office Skills and experience in support systems e.g. Oracle, Aveva, Foran and Windchill 

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

About US

You will be joining a workplace that truly cares about your wellbeing.

Our people are diverse and we value the variety of perspectives this brings, we know that a culture that is inclusive and fosters a sense of belonging is a place we can all make the most of our unique talents and be our best.

As Australia's largest defence company in a rapidly growing sector, you will be connected into a global team and encouraged to explore where your career might take you whether that is a traditional career path or squiggly one, there are infinite possibilities for you at BAE Systems Australia.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

We are proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180.

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

Clearances

As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and either possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances.

Further information regarding security clearances.