Production Planning and Scheduling Manager

Job Description

Job Title: Production Planning and Scheduling Manager

Location: Portsmouth – On site

Salary: Up to £61,000 dependent on skills and experience + 10% Bonus

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.

Job Description:

This role oversees Production Planning processes across Upkeep and FTSP projects, with full responsibility for planning and work enablement. It reports functionally to the Production Planning and Controls Manager and is assigned to a Class Program Manager or Upkeep PM.

The position leads a professional team, managing performance, delivery, and development. It requires specialist knowledge in planning, scheduling, or bid practices, with the ability to adapt methods, improve processes, and guide others effectively.

Core duties:

• Managing the processes that ensure accurate approved data is provided to the delivery teams through the ERP system
• Provide guidance and direction to the Class or Upkeep planning team in accordance with planning standards and processes to ensure they provide a professional service and deliver a quality output
• Work collaboratively and lead in issue resolution with other areas of the project teams to ensure the schedule is deliverable and the work is enabled to the correct standard that allows for delivery and schedule adherence
• Be responsible for submitting resource demand information which will then be signed off and sent to the function so that robust supply solutions are in place to deliver all commitments across a trade grouping and multiple platforms
• Drive and encourage good behaviors that enable high standards of Planning. It is important targets are met but in the right way

Essential Skills:

• You will bring good, practical experience across core project management areas—planning & scheduling, risk and opportunity management, lifecycle delivery, and stakeholder engagement
• You will draw on experience in complex engineering environments, applying robust project planning best practices
• You will ideally have maritime sector experience or familiarity working with the Ministry of Defence
• You will lead planning teams day-to-day—driving performance, supporting development, and managing attendance, change control, overtime, and financial outcomes
• You will use SAP confidently to support planning processes and improve operational efficiency

The Production Planning Team:

The team manages Production Planning across Upkeep and FTSP projects for the Royal Naval Fleet, ensuring effective planning and seamless work enablement. They play a key role in coordinating activities, supporting delivery, and maintaining operational readiness across complex, high-profile programmes.

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: 7th April 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.

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