Production Planner in GB-Various-Various

Job Title: Production Planner

Location: Govan & Scotstoun, Glasgow

Salary: £42,707 + benefits

Referral: £1,000

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

As a Production Planner, you will play a key role in translating ship design information and project build plans into detailed production plans that support the successful delivery of our world-class naval programmes. Working closely with Production, Supply Chain, Engineering and Integrated Delivery Teams, you will ensure materials, resources and activities are planned effectively, enabling manufacturing teams to deliver against customer commitments safely, efficiently and on schedule.

Core Duties

• Translate ship design and project build plans into detailed production activities, logic sequences, resource requirements and budgets, supporting the rolling wave planning process.
• Assign and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) items against appropriate activities, ensuring demand for procured and manufactured materials is accurately established
• Support Project Managers and Control Account Managers (CAMs) with weekly targets, performance tracking and planning guidance.
• Work with Logistics and Manufacturing teams to ensure materials are delivered and available in line with production schedules.
• Ensure all non-material work orders, additional work activities, quality requirements and safety tasks are incorporated into production plans.
• Provide planning support, guidance and regular engagement with Integrated Delivery Teams throughout all phases of vessel construction.

Essential Skills

• Experience using Product Data Management (PDM), Material Requirements Planning (MRP) or similar planning systems
• Manufacturing or production planning experience within an engineering or industrial environment.
• Ability to analyse and rationalise large volumes of data, identifying issues, risks and impacts.
• Experience working within engineering, shipbuilding, manufacturing or production environments.
• Strong communication, stakeholder management and problem-solving abilities
• Proactive approach with the ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and functions.

The Production Planning Team

The Production Planning team plays a vital role in enabling successful programme delivery across some of the most complex and high-profile shipbuilding projects in the UK. Working alongside Production, Engineering, Supply Chain and Integrated Delivery Teams, you'll help ensure the right materials, resources and plans are in place to support efficient manufacturing operations. You'll join a growing community of planners, supported by experienced Production Planning leaders who will help you develop both professionally and personally as you progress your career.

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.

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.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people who are BAE Systems employees and have been in their current role for 12 months or longer.

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.

Closing Date: 20th November 2026