Production Manager

REF: SF52539

**About the role**

The Production Manager (PM) is responsible for safely delivering External Maintenance Availabilities (EMA) / Maintenance Window of Opportunity (MWO) and Defect Rectification Periods (DRP) on contracted defence platforms. Leading a team of up to nine direct reports, The PM will act as primary point of contact and drive the successful completion of work within project timeframes, ensuring all contractual deliverables are completed as necessary.

**Responsibilities include but are not limited to**:

- Lead the production team, to organsie and prioritise demands, handle multiple cmplex tasks simultaneously, set and meet deadlines within a fast-paced environment with multiple competing demands;
- Lead and direct team members, in accordance with Babcock principles, aligned with Babcock’s strategy and objectives,
- Lead quality assurance for production work to be completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications and correct work practices are always engaged,
- Lead and promote the health and safety of everyone who works for and supports Babcock,
- Prepare weekly progress reports and present weekly project dashboard,
- Prepare and review the integrated master schedule and project risk register to deliver planned maintenance activity objectives,
- Prepare requisitions and review subcontractor submissions to deliver maintenance activity objectives,
- Attend site meetings with the project team to discuss progress of project, HSE compliance and other project issues; and
- Attend progress, safety, and contractor meetings, providing advice and direction as required.

**About you**
- Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Trade background and experience to equivalent;
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Demonstrated experience in maintaining delivery to high technical and quality standards;
- Project Management Systems experience;
- Proven background building and retaining a highly energised team;
- Current Motor Vehicle Driver’s Licence;
- Must either hold, or be eligible to obtain an Australian Defence Security Clearance to Negative Vetting-1 level;
- Construction Induction Card (White Card);
- Minimum 10 years of experience in a large marine engineering or construction project environment (Desired);
- Contract Administration experience (Desired);
- Demonstrated ability to motivate and maintain morale of subordinates (Desired); and
- Wide range of experience, knowledge and networking in the Defence Industry (Desired).

**What we offer you**
- Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
- We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;
- We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
- You’ll have access to be Rewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
- Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
- You’ll be able to participate in our we Recognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

**Who we are**

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

- Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
- Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
- Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
- Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

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