Production Planning & Scheduling Manager

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Production Planning and Scheduling Manager

We currently have an opportunity for a Production, Planning and Scheduling Manager in Defence Solutions to be based out of Portsmouth.

As Production, Planning and Scheduling Manager you will look after Production Planning processes across Upkeep and FTSP projects, with full responsibility for planning and work enablement. You will functionally report to the Production Planning and Controls Manager and be assigned to a Class Program Manager or Upkeep PM.

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.

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.

Your main responsibilities as Production Planning and Scheduling Manager:

·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 behaviours that enable high standards of Planning. It is important targets are met but in the right way

Your skills and qualifications

• ·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

Location:Portsmouth

Grade:GG12

Maritime Defence Solutions

As part of Defence Solutions, our Warship Support and Products businesses play a vital role in ensuring naval forces remain equipped, ready, and capable across the full spectrum of operations, both at sea and on land.

In Warship Support, we sustain the Royal Navy’s surface fleet from HM Naval Base Portsmouth, from platform maintenance and system upgrades to deployed operational support, we work alongside the Royal Navy to ensure fleet availability and mission readiness. Our work ranges from routine dockyard tasks to complex engineering enhancements, keeping everything from T45 Destroyers to Type 23 Frigates and Aircraft Carriers modern, effective, and ready for operations.

Across our Maritime Products portfolio, we deliver advanced systems and equipment such as combat systems, sensors, propulsion technologies, and training solutions. From torpedoes like Sting Ray and Spearfish and mine neutraliser Archerfish to cutting-edge radar systems such as Sampson, Artisan and Commander Land our technology gives the Royal Navy and its allies superior detection, tracking, and engagement capability. These systems sit at the core of modern naval operations, ensuring platforms perform in the most demanding maritime environments.

We operate across the UK and are proud to employ skilled professionals across engineering, manufacturing, project management, logistics, and more. Join us, and you’ll contribute to critical defence programmes that protect national security and support front-line operations.

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