Detail Planner at BAE Systems

Scotstoun, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

42707.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Windchill, AVEVA ERM, CMPIC, Production Planning, Bill Of Materials Management, Data Rationalisation, Manufacturing Experience, Resource Planning, Budgeting, Project Build Planning

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job Title: Production Planner Location: Glasgow, Scotstoun – Full time onsite We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements - please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role Salary: Up to £42,707 (dependent on skills and experience) Who we are: Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us. From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you. Role Description: You will be part of our growing community of Production Planners within the organisation playing a key role in enabling our Manufacturing colleagues to successfully deliver our Customer commitments. You will have support from your Lead Production Planner as well as the wider Production Planning management community to both deliver in the role and to professionally develop. This is an exciting opportunity to work on some of the biggest projects underway within the country and work closely with the product we are delivering. Core Duties: · Translation of the ship design & project build plan into production plan (level 3/level 4) activities, logic, resourcing & budget as well as the embodiment of change, supporting the QLA (Quarterly Lookahead) process and plan · Assign and maintain BOM (Bill of Materials) Items to appropriate activities in line with build strategy and planning standard procedures, establishing demand for Procured and Manufactured materials · Responsible for supporting the Project Manager/CAM (Control Account Manager) with weekly targets and performance guidance · Work with Logistics and the Manufacturing Shops to ensure material is requested for delivery and made available in sufficient time to support planned activities and ensure work is fully enabled · Ensure all non-material work orders and work orders for additional work are included in the plan (to include agreed quality and safety tasks) · Provide key support and guidance to the Integrated Delivery Team members through regular engagement and a visible presence as the ship moves through all build phases Essential Skills: · Experience using Windchill (PDM), AVEVA ERM (MPR) and CMPIC (Cable Management) or equivalents · Manufacturing production experience · Able to rationalise large volumes of data and articulate issues and consequences · Experience within engineering/manufacturing industries Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers employee share plans, an extensive range of flexible discounted health, wellbeing and lifestyle benefits, including a green car scheme, private health plans and shopping discounts - you may also be eligible for an annual incentive. The Production Planning and Controls team: BAE Systems has a diverse portfolio of programmes and a broad spectrum of roles across multiple Functions. The business will offer you the opportunity to develop you career by supporting you in achieving further qualifications that complement our goals Why BAE Systems? Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make. A place where everyone can thrive: We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do. Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks. Closing Date: 28th July 2026 We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. #LI-TP1 #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

Translate ship design and project build plans into detailed production activities, including logic, resourcing, and budgeting. Coordinate with logistics and manufacturing shops to ensure materials are available to support planned activities and customer commitments.