Production Planning & Scheduling Lead

Marshall Land Systems; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Marshall Land Systems is seeking a Production Controller to manage the end-to-end production lifecycle from customer order to delivery. You will ensure plans are executed, materials are available, and performance meets quality, cost, and delivery targets.

You will plan, coordinate, monitor, and report on production activity, maintain MRP integrity, control costs, and drive on-time, on-spec outputs while upholding Health & Safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, assembly, or vehicle build environments.
• Experience in production planning or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong IT skills including Excel and Word.
• Good understanding of production planning and control processes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and communication.
• Ability to work proactively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production activities to protect TAKT and ensure smooth workflow.
• Own a programme stream, feeding inputs into the Master Production Schedule.
• Coordinate with internal streams to align planning and ensure on-time delivery.
• Monitor progress and adherence to planned load and offload dates.
• Track and report KPIs per Production Support Manager.
• Identify and mitigate material shortages and supply risks.
• Maintain shop order accuracy in the MRP system.
• Control production costs while maintaining quality.
• Work cross-functionally to meet on-time, on-spec shop orders.
• Ensure Health & Safety compliance at all times.
• Full-time onsite work is required.
• BPSS check may be required.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive and dynamic problem-solving

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Experience in manufacturing/production

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Marshall Land Systems is seeking a Production Controller to manage the end-to-end production lifecycle from customer order to delivery. You will ensure plans are executed, materials are available, and performance meets quality, cost, and delivery targets.

You will plan, coordinate, monitor, and report on production activity, maintain MRP integrity, control costs, and drive on-time, on-spec outputs while upholding Health & Safety standards.