Production Coordinator

**At BAE Systems Australia**

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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 currently have a newly created opportunity for a **Production Coordinator** to join our team based at our **Osborne Naval Shipyard Offices**, **SA**. We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight and/or hybrid working.

As the Production Coordinator you will be responsible for supporting the Production Superintendent & Supervisors (Piping) in delivering activities associated with the manufacture & install of ship products. In addition to this, you will organize activities and tasks for specific projects, whilst ensuring all activities associated with the manufacture, production and assembly of components are completed in accordance with safety, quality, cost, delivery, people (SQCDP) and customer requirements.

You will be responsible for:

- Support Superintendent & Supervisors in delivering production outputs.
- prepare work tasks, ensuring prerequisites (e.g. isolation scaffolding, rigging requests) are completed in readiness for work.
- Prioritize tasks aligned with the schedule and update the Ship's Plan of the Day (SPOD).
- Resolve issues and manage non-conformances, escalating when needed.
- Check material availability to ensure production flow.
- Track actions, coordinate activities, and document meeting minutes.
- Prepare reports on trade performance and metrics.
- Plan test segments and ensure readiness before production.
- Identify and support continuous improvement opportunities.
- Assist in developing trade training packages.

**About YOU**
- Australia Citizen, eligible to obtain and maintain a defence security clearance (Essential).
- Recognised relevant trade Cert III qualification or role experience in engineering domain.
- Working production experience, and experience in reading engineering drawings, wiring lists and manuals.
- Excellent communication skills at all levels.
- Well-developed self-management skills and demonstrated ability to work under own initiative to deliver outputs safely to quality, cost and time (SQCDP).
- proficient in Excel, including formulas and data analysis, and skilled in PowerPoint and other office tools is desirable.

**This role could suit**:

- An experienced Piping tradesperson looking for a career change off the tools.
- An engineer seeking hands-on experience in a production environment.
- A graduate engineer with strong technical and organizational skills.

**Additional Information**:
**About US**

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

**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.