BAE Systems

Master Planner Sr

BAE Systems$95K — $115K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 4+ years of related experience or equivalent education and experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Project 2019 and Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).
  • Working knowledge of Production Center execution and planning processes.
  • Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams such as Control Account Managers and Integrated Product Teams.
  • Strong analytical skills with experience identifying trends in production schedules.

Responsibilities

  • Support weekly presentations and metric development using scheduling data.
  • Coordinate with program management to establish program baselines for Earned Value Management System compliance.
  • Ensure schedule updates are accurately entered into production schedules by collaborating with CAMs.
  • Develop production calendars for forecasting and decision making regarding capacity and priorities.
  • Identify and analyze patterns in production schedules, maintaining integrity for audits.
  • Drive solutions to actual output discrepancies versus the Program Production Plan.
  • Foster effective working relationships across departments to maintain a positive work environment.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment focused on continuous improvement.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • Engagement with multidisciplinary teams for diverse perspectives.
  • Potential for career advancement within the company.
  • Hands-on experience in a production and engineering atmosphere.
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Job Description

What You'll Do:
  • Support weekly Production Center Management presentation and Metric development using schedule data.
  • Work with the Control Account Managers (CAM) and Integrated Product Team (IPT) Leads to determine resource needs to support the work.
  • Coordinate with program planning counterpart in the development and implementation of the program baseline to meet the Earned Value Management System Description requirements.
  • Work with CAMs to ensure schedule updates are entered into the production Schedules as provided.
  • Work with Technicians, Responsible Engineers, and the Manufacturing Engineers on the production floor to ensure scheduled work for Programs is being communicated effectively.
  • Develop production-based calendars using schedule data that can be utilized for on the floor forecasting, capacity, and priority decision making provide the program with primary and secondary critical path analysis, variance to baseline analysis, and look-ahead reporting.
  • Responsible for identifying, analyzing, and interpreting trends or patterns in production schedules.
  • Maintain the integrity of production schedules for audit purposes.
  • Work with management to prioritize business and information needs.
  • Work with management to assist in locating and defining new process improvement opportunities.
  • Monitor actual output versus the Program Production Plan. Identify gaps and drive solutions, including a metric on production performance to the requested production schedule.
  • Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
  • Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:
  • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.


Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's degree plus 4 or more years related experience.
  • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
  • Experienced using Microsoft Project 2019.
  • Experienced using Microsoft Office products (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook.
  • Working knowledge of Production Center execution and planning.
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Preferred Skills and Education

  • Ability to support development of production opportunities/risks and their mitigation strategies. Provide inputs to risk manager.
  • Excellent negotiation skills with the ability to reason and influence at all levels.
  • Excellent problem solving and analysis skills.
  • Ability to manage complexity and resolve conflicts that arise from balancing multiple priorities.


This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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90,500 employees
Industry
Founded
1997
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