Maintenance Planning Lead

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About Us:
Thales Above Water Systems (AWS) has been a trusted partner to the Royal Australian Navy, demonstrating unwavering commitment and support. Our dedication is evident in our close collaboration with the Navy, where we deliver dependable sustainment, integration, and lifecycle management services. Thales has also proudly safeguarded critical Australian maritime facilities, such as the Captain Cook Graving Dock, the nation's largest dry dock, providing essential docking and sustainment services.
Our Opportunity:
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Maintenance Planning Lead to join our team in Garden Island, Sydney. Leading a team of Maintenance Planning staff, you will manage and monitor the development of production/repair plans in accordance with regional demand, from internal order validation to delivery through collaboration of the entire industry. You will also consolidate the industrial response to the demand expressed by internal customers, in compliance with time, cost, quality and inventory objectives that have been set.
As a Maintenance Planning Lead, you'll be instrumental in:
Leading the development of production/repair plans in line with regional demands.
Ensuring the alignment of supply and demand plans.
Overseeing production planning for finished products and repairs.
Assisting in S&OP processes and supply chain improvements.
Managing the performance indicators and planning strategies.
Implementing just-in-time operations and LEAN methodologies.
Developing team skills and managing continuous improvement processes.
How about you?
Expertise in Industrial Information Systems including CMMS and ERP.
At least five years of industrial and technical experience.
Proficiency in maintenance and supply chain management.
Leadership skills with a focus on team development and empowerment.
As part of our commitment, we offer:
Work on a site with the million-dollar view
Leading leave policies
Bonus and Medical Insurance
Growth and Development opportunities
Study Assistance
Employee discounts
Gym Membership (Fitness passport)
And now the fine Print!
As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain an appropriate clearance.
Thales is committed to promoting and maintaining a workplace culture of shared respect that enables all of us to feel valued, do our best, and remain truly passionate about the place that we work. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments to provide a positive, barrier-free recruitment process and supportive workplace. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and individuals from diverse backgrounds.
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