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Production Cntrl Planner Sr
Job Description: Respnsible for coordinating schedules, maintenance planning and procurement activities to ensure operations in Core Chemical manufacturing environment. This role requires strong organization, communications and collaboration with engineering, maintenance and subcontractor teams.Key Responsibilities: • Preventive Maintenance (PM) & Downtime Planning • Manage work orders in Maximo (create, update, distribute, and track completion). • Maintain the PM Down Day Calendar and schedule major maintenance. • Communicate downtime plans with management and production teams. • Engineering & Procurement Support • Coordinate craft work with engineering teams. • Track and manage critical spare parts inventory, adjusting levels as needed. • Process and monitor FourthShift Purchase Requests and subcontractor work (PMs, shutdowns, major maintenance). • Facility Walkthroughs & Issue Resolution • Identify and address maintenance needs. • Create work orders for operator-reported issues. • Implement 6S Lean Management improvements. • Project & Work Execution Management • Develop project timelines, coordinate downtime, and schedule craft work. • Prioritize maintenance tasks and modernization efforts. • Oversee corrective actions and Root Cause Analysis (RCA) resolutions. • Daily Scheduling & Problem-Solving • Address urgent maintenance issues ("Show Stoppers"). • Align schedules with area maintenance and production teams.
Required Skills and Education: • Minimum of 5 years production/manufacturing experience with a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of experience and education including personnel/supervisory responsibilities. • Knowledge/background of a variety of production support activities including manufacturing process flow, quality, environmental, engineering, and purchasing • Experience in production control, scheduling, or maintenance coordination. • Proficiency in Maximo and FourthShift (or similar CMMS/ERP systems). • Strong organizational and communication skills. • Knowledge of maintenance planning, procurement, and lean manufacturing principles.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting: BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
Preferred Skills and Education: • Experience in chemical manufacturing processes. • Previous experience with Maximo, Kronos, and familiarity with handling and processing acids and/or energetic material.
Benefits Information: Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).