Production Planner

At 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 an exciting opportunity for a Production Planner to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based at Osborne Naval Shipyard, SA, reporting to the Production Planning Team Lead.
We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.
You will be responsible for supporting the planning effort for the construction phase of the Hunter Class Frigate Program (HCFP) utilising facility and resource capacity requirements. Working closely with multiple departments, you will participate in block readiness reviews, attend strategy meetings and work closely with the production team.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Producing production plans, including work orders and job cards, in a timely manner in accordance with production planning processes.
- Utilise the enterprise resource planning and material resource planning software to develop and manage the schedule using rolling wave principles.
- Liaise with internal stakeholders of the organisation to effectively execute the production schedule.
- Development of production estimates using agreed business norms.
- Identify Bill of Materials (BoM) required to complete work scope defined within the work orders.
- Creation of parts lists to support warehouse issuing material in line with the production schedule.
- Understanding of facility utilisation to prioritise and sequence the scope of work to maximise resource efficiency.
- Monitor progress, analyse and report on the production schedule.

About YOU
- Working experience in a production, scheduling/ production planning type role, preferably in the heavy engineering industries or equivalent tertiary qualifications or production trade experience.
- Working experience in the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and 3D models.
- Strong planning and organisational skills with ability to prioritise and balance multiple requirements and deadlines.
- Understanding of engineering, supply chain and operations requirements and processes.
- Knowledge of effective use of planning and scheduling processes, systems and tools.

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 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

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.