Production Planning and Control Team Leader

BAE Systems.; Cowes; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Cowes, England is seeking a Production Planning and Control Team Leader. You'll ensure operational efficiency and compliance while leading a dynamic team. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in production planning and control, proficiency in SAP or ERP systems, and a focus on operational excellence. This role offers competitive benefits in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible health and wellbeing benefits

Private health plans

Shopping discounts

Annual incentive eligibility

Qualifications

• Proven background in Production Planning and Control.
• Experience leading teams in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport membership is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance.
• Build a culture of collaborative working.
• Support the generation of key performance indicators.

Skills

Production Planning and Control experience

Team leadership in manufacturing

SAP or ERP proficiency

Operational excellence

Education

Relevant technical qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

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)

Responsibilities

• 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

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.