Practitioner Project Manufacturing Manager | SA-Edinburgh Parks
01-Oct-2024
BAE/1820506EXT
SA-Edinburgh Parks
Category: Project Management, Scheduling & Estimating/Pricing
Position Type: Permanent - Full Time
Application Close Date: 22-Oct-2024
At BAE Systems Australia
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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. Collectively we make the impossible possible.
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 is 100% site-based.
You will be responsible for tracking and reporting status against the project's production schedule, cost and quality requirements. You will drive the program through the manufacturing process, coordinating all work required for successful delivery to internal and external customers. In this role, you will supply ongoing status updates to internal stakeholders for them to relay onto the end customer.
Key Responsibilities:
* Be the owner and main point of contact in Advanced Manufacturing for escalation of threats for one of our key projects
* Track and communicate project status against contracted delivery and cost performance
* Look ahead for potential timing threats and, in conjunction with the manufacturing team, develop ways to avoid/minimize impact to delivery & other customer KPIs
* Work closely with production manufacturing staff to ensure adequate resources (personnel & equipment) are available for the forecasted load
* Collaborate with procurement and scheduling to ensure that purchased parts are available in a timely manner
* Drive tracking and closure of open action items across engineering, procurement, staffing & resources
* Contribute to the continuous improvement process
About YOU:
* Prior project management/planning experience is desirable
* Demonstrated ability to prioritize/escalate tasks is essential
* Ability to develop suitable process documentation is 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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
International Traffic In Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable; your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.
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