Production Planning and Control Team Leader at BAE Systems

Cowes, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

16 Dec, 25

Salary

43500.0

Posted On

17 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Production Planning, Control, Team Leadership, Manufacturing Environment, SAP, ERP Systems, Data Analysis, Operational Excellence, Health and Safety Compliance, Collaborative Working, Communication, Performance Indicators, Quality Management, Technical Qualification, Logistics, Transport

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Description

Job title: Production Planning and Control Team Leader Location: Isle of Wight - Cowes – Onsite only Salary: Up to £43,500 (dependent on skills and experience) What you’ll be doing: Responsible for ensuring the Health, Safety and Environmental compliance of all employees, sub-contractors, and product safety within your relevant business area in accordance with Company Health and Safety Policies and Procedures Responsible for compliance with all relevant internal, legislative, regulatory, and contractual requirements for relevant Businesses and Disciplines Build, maintain and facilitate a culture of collaborative working within relevant Businesses and Disciplines including customers, suppliers, partners and stakeholders Engage and communicate effectively and in a timely manner with customers and stakeholders both internal and external to the business Responsible for operating production Planning & Control and other related procedures defined in the Quality Management System Support the generation and communication of key performance indicators, offering insight into performance drivers and improvement actions Your skills and experiences: Proven background in Production Planning and Control, with demonstrable experience leading and managing teams within a fast-paced manufacturing environment Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) membership at Member (MILT) level is desirable Relevant technical qualification (ONC/HNC level or equivalent) or substantial industry experience in a comparable role is preferred Strong proficiency in SAP or other ERP systems, with the capability to extract, interpret, and analyse data to support effective planning and operational decision-making Comprehensive understanding of manufacturing environments with the ability to drive operational excellence and efficiency Benefits: As well as a competitive pension scheme, BAE Systems also offers 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 Control team: Join our dynamic Planning team within Maritime and Land Defence Solutions, where you’ll play a key role in shaping the long-term planning strategy across our Products business. As the Production Planning and Control Team Leader, you will drive integrated demand planning and scenario modelling to support business growth and operational success You’ll be the single point of truth for our medium- and long-term planning requirements, collaborating closely with Project and Production Managers, as well as senior internal stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced planning professional to make a real impact in a high-performing, supportive environment Our workplace in Cowes is an easily accessible commute from Southampton with a regular foot passenger ferry and BAE shuttle service from the ferry terminal to site 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 of thought, rewards integrity, and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome people from all backgrounds and 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. 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: 1st October 2025. 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

The Production Planning and Control Team Leader is responsible for ensuring health, safety, and environmental compliance within the business area. They will also operate production planning and control procedures and support the generation of key performance indicators.