Practitioner Project Manufacturing Manager | SA-Edinburgh Parks

Job description

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 a great opportunity for a Project Manufacturing Manager to join our Advanced Manufacturing team based at Adelaide, South Australia, reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Project Manager. This role 100% site based.

We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as working a 9-day fortnight.

You will be responsible for tracking and reporting status against the projects production schedule, cost and quality requirements.  You will drive the program through the manufacturing process, co-ordinating all work required for successful delivery to internal and external customers.  In this role you will be reporting to the lead project manager and supplying ongoing status updates to internal stakeholders for them to relay onto the end customer.  Being able to build strong relationships with project schedulers, engineering, procurement and production is vital for this role.

Key responsibilities include:

• Be the owner and main point of contact in Advanced Manufacturing for escalation of threats for one of our key projects
• Track and communicate of Project status against contracted delivery and cost performance
• Look ahead for potential timing threats and in conjunction with the manufacturing team come up with ways to avoid/minimise impact to delivery & other customer KPIs
• Work closely with production manufacturing staff to ensure there is adequate resources (personal & equipment) available for the forecasted load
• Work closely with procurement and scheduling to ensure that purchased parts are available in a timely manner driving towards scheduled material ready dates (MRD)
• Drive tracking and closure of open action items, across engineering, procurement, staffing & resources
• Contributes to continuous improvement process

About YOU

• Prior Project management/ planning experience is considered desirable
• Demonstrated ability to priorities/ escalate tasks and when required is essential
• Ability to development suitable process documentation is considered desirable
• Defence security clearance or eligibility to obtain a Baseline clearance
• Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic In Arms (ITAR) regulations
• A background in cost reporting and Earned Value Management (EVM) would make you suitable for consideration at a senior level.

We believe in hiring for potential, we know that some candidates hesitate if they don't tick all the boxes.  If this role interests you, but you don't meet all the criteria, we still encourage you to apply.

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. 

BAE Systems recognises the sacrifices of those who have served our Nation and their families.  We support our veteran community through our internal veteran network (VetNet Australia) and strong charitable partnerships, internal offerings including reserve service leave, a Veteran Mentoring Program and other exclusive offerings available through our strategic partners.

We welcome applicants from all people regardless of sex, gender identity, race, ethnicity, disability, pregnancy, age, or other lived experience; and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people for all positions.

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

Awarded the 2024 Quarter 1 Benchmarcx Triple R- Excellence In Candidate Experience Certification. As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.

To learn more about our competitive employee benefits, flexibility, other employment opportunities and what to expect from our recruitment process please visit: www.baesystemscareers.com.au

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.

International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable and as such, your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role. Please visit this webpage for more information.