Production Manager

• Grow your career within Defence Industries
• Work alongside likeminded professionals
• Based at Henderson and Garden Island, WA

About the role

In this role, you will oversee the safe execution of maintenance activities through effective planning, coordination, and control of personnel and resources. You will ensure maintenance outcomes are delivered on schedule, meet customer and contractual requirements, and maximise operational efficiency during RAN maintenance periods.

You will provide quality oversight of production activities, ensuring all work is completed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, and established work practices. You will also champion a strong safety culture and promote the health and wellbeing of all personnel supporting Babcock operations.

Reporting to the Project Manager, RMP West, this is a full-time permanent position based across Garden Island and Henderson, Western Australia.

Other duties may include, but are not limited to:

• Preparing and presenting weekly progress reports and project dashboards.
• Developing and maintaining the integrated master schedule and project risk register to support delivery of maintenance objectives.
• Preparing requisitions and evaluating subcontractor submissions to ensure maintenance requirements are met.
• Participating in site meetings with the project team to review project progress, HSE compliance, and key project issues.
• Attending progress, safety, and contractor meetings, providing guidance and support as required.

About you

You are an experienced production or maintenance management professional with strong analytical, problem-solving, and project management capabilities. You have a proven ability to lead, develop, and retain high-performing technical teams, ideally within a large-scale marine engineering, shipbuilding, or construction environment.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Australian Citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Defence Security Clearance.
• A Degree or Diploma in Engineering, or a trade qualification with equivalent industry experience.
• Demonstrated experience delivering outcomes to high technical, quality, and compliance standards.
• A current Construction Induction Card (White Card).
• Experience in contract administration and subcontractor management.
• Broad knowledge and experience within the Defence industry (preferred).

What we offer you

• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;

• We offer flexible working arrangements where possible to help employees find the right balance between work and home life;

• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;

• You’ll have access to be Rewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;

• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;

• You’ll be able to participate in our we Recognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day.

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the ‘Apply Now’ button below.

Ref #: SF 75426

To learn more about Babcock visit www.babcock.com.au.

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, due to the defence orientation of this role, the successful candidate must be eligible to obtain an appropriate level of Defence Security Clearance for the role, as defined in the AGSVA guidelines.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, police check, security check, qualifications and right to work.

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