Production Planning Lead

Description:

Why join Marshall Land Systems in this role:

The Production Planning Lead is responsible for leading and coordinating all production planning, capacity management and material control activities to ensure efficient and effective delivery of operational and project objectives.
The role drives the optimisation of ERP/MRP systems, planning processes and data integrity, providing leadership and direction to the planning function while ensuring alignment across production, supply chain and engineering to achieve on-time, cost-effective delivery.

Your responsibilities in this role include:

Lead the development and execution of capacity planning strategies, ensuring optimal utilisation of resources and alignment with production demands and maintenance cycles
Own and drive material planning, inventory management and stock control through ERP/MRP systems to meet customer and project requirements
Ensure full integration of capacity and material planning within ERP/MRP systems to optimise delivery performance, efficiency and cost
Provide leadership, guidance and support to Production Planners, ensuring consistency, accuracy and best practice across the planning function
Own data integrity within the ERP system (IFS), ensuring accurate master data, timely MRP execution and resolution of system and stock issues
Oversee project loading into ERP systems, ensuring accurate setup of Master Parts, BOMs and key planning data following design release
Control the timely release of projects to planning, procurement and production, ensuring alignment with delivery schedules
Govern change management within MRP systems, ensuring all amendments are controlled, traceable and reflect latest design intent
Ensure accurate linking of shop orders and parent orders to enable robust cost tracking and financial visibility
Monitor planning performance, proactively identifying risks, constraints and deviations, and implementing corrective actions
Lead continuous improvement initiatives across planning systems, processes and methodologies (Lean, 5S, digital optimisation)
Provide planning expertise and input into bids, forecasting and long-term capacity planning
Ensure effective project closure processes, including material issuing, system accuracy and cost roll-up for finance and project teams
Act as the subject matter expert for ERP/MRP systems, delivering training, guidance and support to stakeholders
Collaborate cross-functionally to align planning with operational priorities and business 

Apply if you have most of the following:

Significant experience within a production planning, manufacturing engineering or operations planning environment
Proven experience in leading or coordinating planning activities within a production, assembly or vehicle build environment
Strong track record of using ERP/MRP systems to manage capacity, materials and production flow
Experience in driving improvements in planning processes, systems or data accuracy
Demonstrated ability to influence and coordinate across multiple functions

Technical Skills/Education:

Advanced experience in production or factory planning roles
Strong working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and end-to-end planning processes
High level of IT proficiency, including Excel and ERP platforms
In-depth understanding of capacity planning, inventory management and production flow optimisation
Strong analytical, organisational and problem-solving skills
Effective communication skills with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work accurately under pressure

Additional local needs:

Onsite working
Candidates will need to be able to obtain BPSS clearance  

The benefits of this role include:

Opportunity to lead and shape the production planning function within a complex manufacturing environment
Increased ownership and influence over end-to-end planning, delivery and operational performance
Development of leadership, strategic planning and cross-functional collaboration skills
Exposure to business-critical decision-making and long-term capacity planning
Opportunities for progression into senior operations, supply chain or planning leadership
Involvement in driving system, process and digital transformation initiatives

Marshall Land Systems is a Canadian-owned global company with an unrivalled pedigree of British engineering excellence. From its origins in Cambridge, UK, through more than a century of innovation, pioneering advances from the nose of Concorde to the early Hydrogen fuel cell technology that ultimately powered the moon landings, Marshall engineers now continue to innovate specialist vehicles and infrastructure for NATO forces across the world. From bomb disposal vehicles to deployed shelters, from command and control to CT scanners on the battlefield, Marshall Land Systems protects people in critical situations with the very best in engineering. It employs 600 people with major facilities the UK, Canada, and the Netherlands