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Production Planning Delivery Lead | SA-Flinders Street22-Jul-2025BAE/1839657EXTSA-Flinders StreetCategory: Trades, Operations and ManufacturingPosition Type: Permanent - Full TimeAttachments: No File AttachedApplication Close Date: 05-Aug-2025At BAE Systems AustraliaBe part of the largest and most complex industrial undertaking in Australia''s history SSN AUKUSDo interesting work that MATTERSGROW your careerBe YOUWe 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, including SSN AUKUS. We have been selected by the Australian Government to jointly build the nation''s conventionally armed, nuclear-powered submarines. Every role in our SSN AUKUS team is helping to deliver essential sovereign capability for Australia.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 OPPORTUNITYWe currently have an exciting opportunity for Production Planning Delivery Lead to join ourSSN AUKUSbusiness based at Adelaide CBD, SA.We embrace flexible work arrangements at BAE Systems Australia, such as hybrid working and 9-day fortnight working arrangement.Reporting to the Head of Operations, you will be responsible for managing team resourcing and performance, developing planning capabilities, and providing subject matter expertise for bids and tenders whilst maintaining standardisation and consistent implementation of best practices and standard procedures across the Business Unit or functional planning domain.Key responsibilities include:Responsible for establishing the production planning function and resourcing the team in alignment with program requirementsProvide strategic direction and leadership to team managers, ensuring consistent application of processes for budget and cost management across production planningLead the transition of the UK Submarines Production Planning system of work to Australia, ensuring alignment across the programManage interfaces with Project Planning and Leads to plan, allocate, and reconcile scope, budget, and materials required to execute the planned scope in alignment with the agreed Build Strategy, Project Plan, Master Production Schedule, and Production Detail PlansManage the development of production budgets based on allocation of business norms and review/endorse overall project strategy on behalf of production planning input to build strategy documents ensuring best practicesDefine the standard best practices to be deployed for the creation and maintenance of Production Schedules/ Production Detail Plans including techniques, such as Gantt Charts, Logic, Resource Scheduling, Milestone Scheduling and Baseline ControlEstablish standard processes, deploy to Production Planning Managers teams and ensure all quality Hold and Test points are planned in accordance with the Project Quality Plan and ITP (Inspection Test Plan)Collaborate effectively to develop and maintain good relationships with internal stakeholders, external stakeholders and industry partners to maintain a positive cultureDemonstrate visual leadership and compliance with the Safety, Health & Environment (SHE) Management System, mitigating risks and improving overall SHE performanceSupport Lifecycle Management LCM process and manages the Production Planning Managers to provide relevant production Planning artefacts for design and phase reviewsAbout YOUDemonstrated experience in production, scheduling/production planning preferably in the heavy engineering industryDemonstrated understanding of Quality and Configuration control with an ability to make independent judgments and decision relation to the planners'' circle of influenceA thorough understanding of Best Practice planning and scheduling processes, systems and toolsWell-developed self-management skill with an ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality to safeguard and protect sensitive informationAbility to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements with appropriate stakeholder managementEngineering or Project Management qualification is desirableWe 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 USYou 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 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.As a member of the Circle Back Initiative we commit to respond to every applicant.We recognise the value through experiences, backgrounds and expertise each individual and partnering organisation brings to achieve success as a team.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.auClearancesAs 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.This is where you''ll find information about our current career opportunities. 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