We are currently recruiting for Head of Production Planning & Controlling to join our Production Team based in Telford. You will deliver operational excellence across a broad variety of products that provide security for the nation by leading a highly competent and professional team. In your role as Head of Production Planning & Logistics, you will be responsible for establishing and implementing the discipline’s strategy, overseeing the production plan’s efficient operation, and making sure delivery is in line with both strategic business requirements and customer needs. Head of Production Planning & Logistics will play a crucial part in maintaining and developing the Production Planning and Logistics capabilities, including people, processes, and toolsets. Position Duties and Responsibilities Leading and inspiring a large team of planning and logistics professionals. Driving manufacturing performance improvements through effective planning. Developing people and processes to ensure long-term improvement and sustainability. Providing governance and leadership within the Production Planning & Logistics discipline, including Procurement Planning. Defining and implementing strategies to ensure people, systems, and processes meet current and future business challenges. Controlling and integrating manufacturing assumptions, facilitate scenario modelling, and recommend operational priorities. Operating in a multi-project environment, enabling strategic decision-making by challenging potential plan changes. Developing and managing an effective decision-making forum within the manufacturing Sales and Operations process. Controlling ERP system inputs and outputs to ensure effective logistical support for material and product flow. Managing external supply chain operations via Procurement to meet customer and internal requirements. Acting as the System and Manufacturing data owner, providing Planning Control and Logistics support to operational teams. What Qualifications You Should Have Essential skills: Degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience. Extensive operational experience with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and customer needs. Experience in high-rate production with a focus on process automation and digital technology. Proven ability to lead cultural, technological, and operational transformations. Strong leadership in workforce development, engagement, and safety. Experience leading teams in a unionised environment. Ability to drive operational excellence and solve complex issues. Customer-focused with a strong record of accomplishment in improving satisfaction and productivity. Experience in production planning within a large manufacturing organisation. Familiarity with the effective use of ERP systems in low to medium volume manufacturing environments. Certified in Planning and Inventory Management. Experience leading large teams through change in a complex and regulated environment. Desirable skills: Experience implementing and operating an effective Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process. Engaging leadership style. What We Offer You We want RBSL to be an employer of choice and for our employees to build a career they can be proud of with us. Through our contracts to deliver world-class products and support, we are able to offer great opportunities for personal development and career advancement through specialist technical roles, essential support functions, and leadership positions. Competitive salaries reviewed each year against market. Annual incentive scheme. Life assurance. 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays. Long Service rewards with additional holiday. Holiday purchase scheme. Health cash plan. Employer pension contributions up to 10%. Salary sacrifice benefits including cycle to work and electric vehicles schemes. Access to high street and gym discounts and cashback. Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits. Contact Person: Iwona Kurpiewska