Head of Production

OverviewJoin to apply for the Head of Production role at BAE Systems Australia.Location: Flexible (Adelaide or Melbourne) with flexible work arrangements including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid work.About the OpportunityWe currently have an exciting leadership opportunity for a Head of Production to join our team. Reporting to the Engineering and Manufacturing Director, you will lead operational excellence across manufacturing capability, deploy manufacturing expertise, and develop capability for growth while ensuring operational integrity and product excellence. Provide subject matter expertise across the manufacturing lifecycle and support in resolving complex technical issues within Operational teams.Key responsibilitiesProvide manufacturing technical leadership to ensure work meets design intent, is safe, fit-for-purpose, and complies with legal requirements.Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing function leads on policy, strategy development and execution.Define tactical and strategic demand for manufacturing capability (people, tools, processes).Build relationships with key manufacturing customers and community to instill confidence in the company''s capabilities.Ensure integrity of manufacturing applications and manufactured products.Govern and continuously improve key manufacturing processes (Manufacturing Delegations of Authority, Manufacturing Lifecycle Management, S&OP, Make vs Buy, Operational Reviews) aligned with strategy.About YouDegree in Manufacturing, Engineering, Business, or Project Management; Chartered Engineer status is highly desirable.Senior leadership experience in manufacturing management, preferably in defence or heavy engineering.Experience across manufacturing and project lifecycle with exposure to innovation, continuous improvement and change management.Strong negotiation and influencing skills with ability to motivate performance across leadership styles.Strong self-management with ability to handle confidential information.Critical thinker with analytical skills and ability to drive innovation for sustainable competitive advantage.We encourage applicationsWe hire for potential and encourage you to apply even if you don''t meet every criterion.About UsYou will be joining a workplace that cares about wellbeing. Our people are diverse and we value inclusion and belonging. As Australia''s largest defence company in a growing sector, you will join a global team with potential career paths. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. We are an employer recognised for women by WORK180. We commit to responding to every applicant as part of the Circle Back Initiative.Recruitment process and benefitsFor more about benefits and process, visit www.baesystemscareers.com.au.ClearancesDefence security clearance is required; Australian citizenship or eligibility to obtain and maintain appropriate clearances is required. Further information about security clearances is available. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-09-15