At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead planning and logistics for strategic weapon systems, ensuring smooth operations and performance monitoring.
- Company: AWE, a key player in national safety with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension contributions, professional development, and health support.
- Other info: Flexible working hours with opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on national safety while developing your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in planning, logistics, and team management required.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 70000 £ per year.
Location: Coulport, near Helensburgh (Scotland - 20 minutes north of Helensburgh)
Package: £70,000 (Dependant on experience and suitability for the role)
Working pattern: Monday - Thursday (core hours)
Ready to play your part? At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?
As the Planning & Logistics Principal you'll oversee the Strategic Weapon Systems programme, planning, logistics, and warehousing functions, all in support to ABL SWS operations and TSA support functions. You'll also provide the primary AWE customer interface at a programme level to ensure due diligence prior to any task acceptance and monitoring performance.
Key Accountabilities and Responsibilities- Oversee programme planning, resource allocation, task delivery and performance monitoring to ensure delivery of the Coulport Integrated Operational Plan and deliver further integration of the planning function across warhead life-cycles.
- Accountable to ensure that the planning team deliver all required planning and programme management services as required by the Strategic Weapon System (SWS) contract.
- Line manage the SWS Planning, Logistic, Warehousing teams and TSA support functions.
- Accountable for the provision of the Planning and SWS Logistics support necessary to ensure the safe processing, storage, and handling for Assemblies and associated components.
- Accountable for highlighting and reporting to line manager any issues or potential risks, delays or changes to the SWS Programme which could have an impact on production and operational programmes.
- Accountable for the application of Safety, Health, Security, Quality, Compliance, Legislative requirements internal procedures and processes within area of control.
- Control and manage the availability of equipment and spares to meet the requirements of the programme.
- Manage and control the Production Operations Programme Integrated Plan.
- Liaise with all relevant stakeholders to ensure communication and agreement of programme requirements.
- Provision of formal weekly delivery performance and risk statement to the Resident Director and the customer.
- Support TU and workforce engagement and communications within areas of responsibility, if required.
- Produce and agree annual business plan budgets and targets and Monitor business plan performance and drive continuous improvement activities within areas of responsibility.
- Leadership and direction for performance improvements, innovation, change and the demonstration of value for money.
Some reasons we think you'll love it here:
- AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:
- Time to recharge your batteries with 266 hours of annual leave.
- Subsidised Transport Service to the site.
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
- Employee Assistance Programme and on-site Occupational Health Services, which includes access to physiotherapy, GP, counselling support, financial advice.
- A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
- Life Assurance.
- Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
- Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
- A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.
Due to the nature of the role, you will be required to work shifts (covering 24/7 and overtime including the weekends), so it's essential that you are flexible on working hours.
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At AWE, we pride ourselves on being more than just an employer; we are a community dedicated to keeping the nation safe. Located near Helensburgh, our work culture fosters collaboration and innovation, offering extensive benefits such as generous annual leave, professional development opportunities, and a supportive environment for employee wellbeing. Join us to make a meaningful impact while enjoying a fulfilling career with a focus on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
