AddressAt 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 a new opportunity for a Production Planner Lead to join our Destroyer Capability Enhancement Program based at SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard, reporting to the Production Planning Manager.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and hybrid working.
As part of the Destroyer Capability Enhancement Program of the Hobart Class Destroyer Guided Missile DDGs, you will be responsible for leading a team to develop and maintain production schedules and all related job cards, material planning and reporting within the scope of the Production Planning team to manage the upgrade and maintenance of ships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Lead the team in the creation of a detailed Production Schedule Work Order and Job Card activities
- Supervise, coach and educate planners and maintain a focus on the customer needs coupled with a desire to remove non value added activities
- Monitor progress, analyse and report on the production schedule to both internal and external customers
- Review the teams alignment between production and project budgets and schedules
- Assist in the Performance Development Reviews of employees
- Ensure team members are compliant with the Safety Health and Environment management system
About YOU
- Trade or degree level qualification in an engineering discipline
- Extensive experience in effective use of planning process, tools and infrastructure
- Ability to train and mentor planners through superior team building skills
- Experience in liaison with the customers and sub-contractors on technical and schedule issues
- Knowledge and experience in Windchill and Aveva packages
- Demonstrated superior communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with employees and customers at all levels
- Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain
- Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations
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.
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.
