Capacity Planner | SA-Osborne Naval Shipyard

Job Description

• Perform purposeful work of national significance
• A newly formed team, where you can help shape the responsibilities & daily strategic output to the shipbuilding operation
• Enjoy flexible work practices, engaging work and an inclusive culture  where we strive to make every individual feel valued

At BAE Systems we are recognised for delivering projects of global and national significance to our customers and with this we are known for developing some of the most impressive careers.

We currently have a unique opportunity as a Capacity Planner within our Maritime Australia based in Osborne, South Australia.  

What this opportunity will mean for you? 

• Performing purposeful work where your efforts are recognized in an environment enabling you to thrive
• World class career opportunities, as our biggest project is YOU! Your success is our success
• Accessibility to flexible working arrangements that will provide you with balance and a lifestyle that fosters wellbeing
• Access to our competitive employee benefits program that are designed to better support you: Employee Benefits
• Being part of a workplace culture that is safe, inclusive and takes pride in their company values  

Your new role:

As the Capacity Planner you ensure that the Shipyard Capacity (Level 3 Schedule) is reflective of the latest and most up-to-date information. Within this role, you will provide support & guidance to the Operations team around upcoming challenges/ bottlenecks including providing the prioritisation of critical scope to ensure effective delivery against key project milestones.

In more specific terms you will:

• Be the point of contact for any capacity planning related issues within the required Support Areas of the Hunter Class Program
• Compile & maintain key capacity statistics including workstation throughput as well as machine & resource capacities
•  Support weekly Integrated Work Team (IWT) progress meetings and provide feedback of status & outcomes back to Level 3 Schedule
• Undertake any localised scenarios & provide recommendations in order to ensure progress towards achievement of key project milestones (lateness of material, equipment & capacity bottlenecks)
• Review and analysis weekly performance and update performance metrics sheet against reference ship. Work with Performance Team to ensure data is up-to-date and aligned with latest trend analysis.
• Liaise with Production and supporting functions to validate build plans, design information, material supply, associated schedules and resource requirements

About you:

As an applicant for this opportunity, you'll have:

• Demonstrated experience in a Production Scheduling/ Production Planning type preferably in the heavy engineering industries or equivalent tertiary qualifications or production trade experience
• Practical experience in seeing patterns and trend in data, opportunities and coming up with solutions or quick wins.
• Fantastic initiative, openness to other ideas, like solving problems with a key eye for detail  
• Ability to partner with and maintain relationships with key stakeholders to obtain the necessary deliverables
• Microsoft Office – intermediate to advance skills or other planning tools i.e. P6 or MS Project.
• An existing Australian Defence Security Clearance or the ability to meet the application requirements.
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations

We believe in hiring for potential so if this role resonates with you, but you don't meet all the required criteria, we would still love to hear from you!   

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 (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

Further information regarding clearances is available at: https://careers.au.baesystems.com/opportunity.html

Applications can be addressed to: Monique Marshall – Talent Acquisition and made online here. Confidential enquiries are welcome via email: monique.marshall@baesystems.com

Our culture:

You will be joining a culture that truly cares about your wellbeing. Diversity and inclusion is at the top of our agenda. We are striving to create an inclusive culture where the voices and talents of every individual are valued and everyone has a sense of belonging.

We welcome applications from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience.

We are also proud to be recognised as an employer of choice for women by WORK180

If you would like to know more information about how we are supporting our employees, you can view our policies and initiatives via this link.

To learn about other employment opportunities at BAE Systems, please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

We are a 2023 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant.