Project Lead: Manufacturing and Production Management
As a project lead in manufacturing and production management, you will oversee the execution of complex manufacturing projects. You will be responsible for managing cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
* Lead and motivate project teams to achieve project objectives.
* Develop and implement project plans, including resource allocation and risk management.
* Collaborate with stakeholders to identify and mitigate potential risks and issues.
About the Opportunity:
This is an exciting opportunity to join our team as a project lead in manufacturing and production management. You will have the chance to work on challenging projects, develop your skills, and make a meaningful contribution to our organization's success.
Required Skills and Qualifications:
* Proven experience in manufacturing and production management.
* Strong leadership and communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize tasks effectively.
* Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
Benefits:
* Opportunity to work on challenging projects.
* Chance to develop your skills and expertise.
* Competitive salary and benefits package.
Others:
* Collaborative and dynamic work environment.
* Opportunity to work with a talented team of professionals.
Manufacturing Execution: As a project lead in manufacturing and production management, you will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing execution of Defence programs for one shot devices, delivering machined components, electronics, and complex electromechanical assemblies.
Key Responsibilities:
* Lead, mentor, and manage a team of manufacturing project managers across multiple programs.
* Be a strong and vocal POC for escalation of issues/roadblocks impacting ability to deliver project scope.
* Set clear expectations, monitor team performance, and drive professional development.
* Ensure delivery of manufacturing projects to meet schedule, cost, quality, and compliance requirements.
* Implement and drive Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor schedule and cost performance.
* Work closely with production, procurement, and engineering to ensure resource, material, and capability readiness.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with Planning, Engineering, Procurement, Production, and Quality teams.
* Provide timely and transparent reporting on manufacturing status, risks, and financial performance to stakeholders.
Requirements:
* Proven leadership experience, ideally in managing manufacturing or technical project teams.
* Strong understanding of machining, electronics, and complex electromechanical assembly processes (Desirable).
* Demonstrated expertise in project controls, including Earned Value Management.
* Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. High attention to detail and a proactive problem-solving mindset.
* A current Baseline Clearance or eligibility to obtain.
* Eligibility to be cleared for International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) regulations.
About Us:
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.
Workplace Culture:
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 [Company Name].
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.
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.
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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.