Graduate Submarines Production Planning and Control Barrow Cumbria September 2024

Job Title     Graduate Production Planning & Control

Location     Barrow (Cumbria)

BAE Systems do offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements, however it is expected on our Graduate Programme you will be required to attend your site 3-4 days per week. Please note, this may be subject to change in line with the needs of the business. The hybrid working arrangements including which days you are required to work on site/remotely will be outlined by your line manager.

Salary     £34,000 plus welcome bonus £2000 if applicable    

What you will be doing:
•    Perform project reporting and scheduling tasks.
•    Resolving routine problems swiftly.
•    You will develop a knowledge of the business processes and procedures as well as an appreciation of customer requirements.
•    Support Project Planning & Control Management and Function in implementing processes relating to their discipline.
•    Support the Build line and continuous improvement initiatives. 
•    You will liaise with a variety of Stakeholders, Project Planning and Control Management.
•    Regular use of appropriate software, Microsoft packages and toolsets to carry out the role.
•    Proactively manage continued professional development whilst undertaking requirements of the role.

We also provide the opportunity to get involved in projects outside of your primary remit. We encourage you to seek a stretch project in which you’ll gain different experiences. With our huge portfolio of products and our multinational presence, there are opportunities to get involved in something different around every corner. Additionally, we encourage involvement in community projects, STEM initiatives and support groups (called employee resource groups) which all provide valuable learning and development experiences that you may not have access to in your day-to-day role. To ensure we retain our talented people, we offer a blend of sponsorship, additional support in career development planning and a portfolio of high potential development programmes.  We are also fully committed to supporting graduates to work towards professional registration and Chartership with a range of professional institutes (e.g. the IET and IMechE).  Our graduate scheme is accredited with a number of different professional institutes, which means that we have demonstrated high standards of delivery and support. 

Our mission is to build a strong, diverse, adaptable, and high performing work force that will develop and grow our future business. We believe that everyone has talent, and at the heart of our talent management approach our ambition is to be recognised as the UK’s top employer in the defence and security sector for valuing diversity and inclusion. Accelerated development will be offered to those who have the aspiration, ability, and performance to fulfil roles that are critical to our future success. Using The Future Talent Programme, we select high potential graduates and provide them with further tailored development opportunities. 

Specific activities could include:

The role holder will contribute and be accountable for delivery of Production Planning and Control processes on a project, ensuring compliance with practices, to enable the build.
•    Manage capacity / demand on each WorkCentre
•    Manage and Releases Production/ Construction Work Order
•    Evaluate Production Schedule progress and performance and identify developing problem areas
•    Work with Trade Leads to update and maintain accurate Forecasts
•    Support MBP and Operations to maintain  timely and effective change management processes and systems
•    Assist Management team to develop and maintain periodic status reports to keep management informed on Progress
•    Conduct analysis to determine alternative courses of action or recovery on slipped schedules
•    Analyse Material Requirements to ensure smooth enablement of build line by reviewing missing Parts and liaising with Manufacturing facilities and Procurement team
•    Converting Planned Orders (PLOs) to Requisitions throughout the entire SoW pipeline
•    Strategic management of all materials

Skills
As a minimum requirement you’ll need to have obtained, or be predicted to obtain, a 2.2 in your Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in any STEM subject 

Benefits
You’ll receive benefits including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and a Company contributed Share Incentive Plan. You’ll also have access to additional benefits such as flexible working, an employee assistance programme, Cycle2work and employee discounts – you may also be eligible for an annual incentive.   

Team 
Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. A career here means using your passion and ingenuity to defend national security with breakthrough technology and intelligence solutions. It’s rewarding work that truly makes a difference. And as you tackle critical projects, you’ll work alongside a supportive team – driven by a shared ambition to protect what really matters. At BAE Systems, you’ll find an extraordinary career where you can realize your true potential.  

Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently under represented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We also want to make sure that our recruitment processes are as inclusive as possible. If you have a disability or health condition (for example dyslexia, autism, an anxiety disorder etc.) that may affect your performance in certain assessment types, please speak to your recruiter about potential reasonable adjustments.

Export Control / Security
Please be aware that many roles working for BAE Systems will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.
 

Any STEM subject.