Production Planner

All Systems GO Be part of the next generation of defence technology
- Manufacturing planning on Defence projects
- Enjoy flexibility and interesting work within a strong team culture

At BAE Systemswe are all systems go as we continue to drive innovation and seek passionate and talented people to join our business. We currently have an exciting opportunity as Production Planner within our Manufacturing and Support area based in Edinburgh Parks, SA.

**What this opportunity will mean for you**:

- Purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment where you can thrive
- Joining an organization that is passionate about developing some of the most impressive careers in the world
- Industry-leading flexibility options to unlock the talent and diversity of every individual
- Unique opportunities to contribute to programs of national significance whilst growing your skills
- A strong safety culture, inclusive teams and work to be proud of, underpinned by a compelling set of values

About the Opportunities

As a Production Planner you are responsible for assisting development of production schedules for a discipline, developing and releasing work orders to Production in accordance with the production shop schedules, and assisting monitoring and reporting of cost and schedule performance for the shop against the production schedule and allocated budgets.

**In addition to the above you will**:

- Report work order progress and track WIP and material shortages according to production schedule
- Oversee activities related to handling delivery delays, confirming accuracy of inventory available in stores and in the shop floor, required tooling and paperwork among departments
- Monitor aspects of production shop floor processes affecting work order progress such as BoM & route changes, product priority direction and quality control requirement
- Flag issues and follow through closure of production issues to maintain product flow to stay on schedule and ensure delivery requirements are met
- Maintain and report on production status utilising the ERP system and LOB charts
- Ensure the project has what it needs to complete its work on time in order to stay on schedule and meet critical delivery timelines
- Maintain up to date production issue lists and updates on work progress
- Work closely with manufacturing and engineering to assists in expediting work orders and product priorities
- Following established guidelines, instructions, policies and procedure related to Safety Protocols, NCR, Quality Audit/Control, Planning Schedule Changes

About you

**As ideal applicants for these opportunities, you'll have**:

- Trades certificates (Mechanical, Electrical, Structural) OR planning experience
- Demonstrated experience in a planning capacity
- Good communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with project and production teams
- Knowledge of effective use of planning process, tools and infrastructure
- Ability to function confidently within a team environment
- Demonstrated self-motivation and a proactive approach to progressing all assigned tasks.
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Security Clearance Australian Citizenship, eligible for Defence clearance

Don't meet every criteria listed above? Don't worry. Providing you have the right foundational experience and qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Whether it be for this role or another, your skills and competencies are of interest to us.
About us
BAE Systems' advanced Defence technology solutions protect people and national security, keeping critical information and infrastructure secure. For more than 65 years we have searched for new ways to provide our customers in Australia with a competitive edge across air, land, sea, cyber, space and electronic domains.
In terms of our culture, it's safety focused and inclusive. For us that means ensuring that the voices and talents of our more than 4,100 employees are valued and that everyone has a sense of belonging. It also means providing a safe, family friendly, flexible and supportive place to work. Join us.
Clearances
As Defence security clearance is required for this role, applicants must be Australian citizens and eligible to obtain and maintain appropriate clearance.
International Traffic in Arms Regulations are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Applications must be made on-line and addressed to Wendy Hammond, Talent Acquisition Specialist, Engineering.
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