Production Supervisor

At BAE Systems Australia

• Do interesting work that MATTERS
• 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 currently have a exciting opportunity for Production Supervisor to join our Maritime Australia business based at Osborne, SA.

Reporting to the Trade Superintendent – ASC Shipbuilding, you will be responsible for running and overseeing the day to day required activities to ensure the successful project delivery across the shipyard within a manufacturing environment in accordance with the developed trade plan.

This role involves also leading teams to support production work on blocks, ships and other related tasks within the shipyard. It will ensure all activities associated with the manufacture, production and assembly of components are produced in the most cost effective way whilst maintaining an efficient use of resources and meeting all safety, design, quality and budget requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise team across alternate shifts and ensure that services are in accordance with the manufacturing plan
• Collaborate with the relevant Trade Superintendent to ensure all equipment used by the team is certified, tested, and inspected as required
• Manage the team’s safety and quality standards, working to meet or exceed performance targets and ensure all equipment and areas are well maintained in a safe and organized manner
• Responsible to manage the training for personnel ensuring that only trained and competent personnel perform tasks as per their competencies
• Implement resource planning as directed by the Trade Superintendent
• Collaborate effectively to develop and maintain good relationships with internal stakeholders, external stakeholders and industry partners to maintain a positive culture
• Ensure compliance with the SHE Management System, mitigating risks and improving overall SHE performance

About YOU

• Demonstrated experience in defence maritime shipbuilding coupled with technical trade/production leadership experience
• Experience and or extensive knowledge in chemical composites, 2 pack component application, mixing and 2 pack chemical component application processes to various substrates
• Trade qualification and extensive knowledge and experience working with various steel surface preparation methods
• Experience in vacuum bagging within industrial environment in either manufacturing or repairing composites
• Sound knowledge in industrial chemical application processes and fairing ships surface curvature including resurfacing finishing techniques
• Well-developed self management skill with an ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality to safeguard and protect sensitive information
• Ability to balance conflicting priorities to deliver against customer and business requirements with appropriate stakeholder management
• NACE 2 Qualification or equivalent is essential

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 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.

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

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.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.