Production Planning/Scheduling Manager 1

2 weeks ago

Sterling Heights, Michigan, United States BAE Systems Full time
Job Description BAE Systems' Combat Vehicles Master Planning & Scheduling group is a trusted business partner within the Program Management function that establishes, statuses, updates, and delivers plans and schedules that enable program decision-making and support delivery of quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. Our mission is to develop, maintain, and deploy planning and scheduling expertise within the Combat Vehicles business to promote and enable robust, disciplined, and consistent program planning, monitoring, and control.

Our people are our strength and, as such, we are committed to employee growth and development and supporting employees in building long-term careers at BAE Systems. In addition to challenging day-to-day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility.

A Master Planning/Scheduling Manager leads a team that creates and maintains complex detailed program plans and schedules (Integrated Master Plans, IMPs, and Integrated Master Schedules, IMSs) that guide program execution and serve as the baseline against which performance is measured. Working closely with Program Managers and Master Planners/Schedulers and engaging with Control Account Managers and Work Package Managers (WPMs) as needed, the Master Planning/Scheduling manager ensures each of their assigned programs establish and maintain a resource-loaded Integrated Master Schedule with the necessary level of detail and logic such that the schedule is a valuable program management tool. In partnership with the Program Finance Manager, the Master Planning/Scheduling Manager communicates program status and performance (schedule and cost) to the program team as well as makes predictions about future performance.

This position is management level and requires experience including successful people management. The Master Planning/Scheduling Manager is accountable for the following:
  • Horizontal and vertical integration of program plans and schedules across company functional groups including finance, engineering, procurement, operations, manufacturing, and quality
  • Preparing regular Production Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) updates and reports for program management, customers, and/or business management personnel
  • Monitoring progress against scheduled activities and identifying performance variances to facilitate focus on critical areas as well as developing and implementing work-around or recovery plans for Production.
  • Analyzing schedules including critical & driving paths and risk & opportunity in compliance with Combat Vehicles, customer, and industry requirements
  • Timely preparation and submission of contract deliverables related to the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) and Integrated Master Plan (IMP)
  • Ensuring that all schedules and contract deliverables are fully compliant with internal policies, customer, and industry requirements
  • Planning, establishment, and maintenance of the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB)
  • Communicating schedule guidelines/techniques to program team for IMP/IMS development
  • Training and assisting program teams in preparing for and conducting planning sessions
  • Resource loading budgets into schedules to support EVMS measurement and reporting
  • Performing and analyzing schedule risk assessments (SRA) and employ schedule metrics (DCMA 14pt, BEI, EVAS data driven metrics, etc.) to evaluate schedules and suggest corrective actions in a timely manner and subsequently support corrective action implementation
  • Clearly communicating issues and resolutions to project management in both written and verbal means
  • Preparing presentations to senior management containing metrics and explanations of data
  • Collaborating with functions (especially Engineering, Procurement and Operations) to understand and capture how and when scope will be performed
  • Sharing knowledge with and learn from Combat Vehicles Master Planning & Scheduling colleagues and beyond
  • Coordinating and participating in Master Planning & Scheduling development activities including knowledge sharing sessions, group meetings, industry events, etc.
  • Participating in team and functional activities including training, coworker development, surveillance, tool evaluation, process management, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Developing relationships with the schedule stakeholders including internal and external customers
  • People management of 5-10 direct reports
    • Provide clear expectations for performance, be visible to your direct reports, and model our three core leader expectations (set direction and deliver results, collaborate to win, and take others with you)
    • Have open and honest two-way communication regularly with your direct reports on what they are doing well and where they can increase their effectiveness to hold them accountable for results on a consistent basis
    • Display a long-term interest in the success and growth of your direct reports by knowing their aspirations and providing them with the development they need for current and future roles
    • Match employee contributions to rewards by recognizing outstanding performance and addressing gaps in performance firmly, directly and in a timely manner
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience or equivalent experience
  • Continuous improvement mindset
  • Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation
  • Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
  • Proficient in OpenPlan and MS Project or other planning software
  • Ability to assemble and present data and multi-faceted matters in a meaningful way to stakeholders outside of the Master Planning & Scheduling team
  • Understanding of Earned Value Management principles
  • Functional management ability including managing expectations with internal and external customers and stakeholders
  • Proven track record of leading and developing direct reports
  • Leadership experience and/or potential
  • Teaching, coaching, and mentoring experience and skills
  • Willingness to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies
  • Proven track record of developing and maintaining professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration or similar along with at least 8 years of planning/scheduling experience
  • Experience with AcumenFuse, AcumenRisk, Milestones Pro, Oracle, and/or Cobra
  • Experience with program schedule forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense of Defense (DoD) program environment
  • Thorough understanding of US DoD schedule policies and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) requirements
  • Desire to expand breadth of professional comfort and competence
  • PMI-SP (Project Management Institute – Scheduling Professional) Certification
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $ $192280

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services 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 naval ship 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.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

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