Production Planning Lead

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 Planning Lead - Digital to join our Hunter Class Frigate Program based at Osborne, 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.
You will be responsible for leading a team to deliver the digital planning capability to Hunter Class Projects. This includes integration with the engineering design to assign materials to work packages in advance of drawing development.

**Key responsibilities include**:

- Lead the team in the development of Manufacturing Bill of materials (MBoM) in Windchill and assigning the MBoM to level 2 work packages in Windchill ensuring the quality of outputs is consistent.
- Supervise, coach and educate planners maintaining a focus on the customer needs coupled with a desire to remove non value added activities
- Review and development of production work order and job card schedule in Aveva Enterprise Resource Management.
- Integration with engineering and supply chain on issues such as design information, part attributes and lead times
- Development of engineering drawing schedule based on production scheduled times
- Oversee and assist in the visualisation review of allocated design zone build sequence
- Assist in the Development of measurement reports of the digital planning capability
- Assist in the Performance Development Reviews of employees
- Actively Identify process improvement
- Perform other relevant and appropriate duties as required.

About YOU
- Significant experience in a Production, Scheduling/ Production Planning type role, preferably in the heavy engineering industries or equivalent tertiary qualifications or production trade experience
- Demonstrated experience in the ability to read and interpret technical drawings and 3D models
- Demonstrated understanding of Engineering, Supply Chain and Operations requirements and processes
- Trade qualification or working in an engineering, shipbuilding or manufacturing environment
- Project Management fundamentals (desirable)
- Demonstrated experience in the effective use of Planning and scheduling processes, systems and tools
- Eligible to obtain and maintain a Defence Security clearance and be cleared for International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)

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.
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.