Job Description:

Production Planner

Location: Burghfield | Full-time on-site

Contract: Until 31 December 2027

IR35 Status: Inside IR35

Security Clearance: Active SC Clearance Required

We are currently recruiting for experienced Production Planners to join a highly regulated engineering and manufacturing environment based in Burghfield.

This is an exciting opportunity for professionals with a background in production planning, manufacturing, materials, or precision engineering to support operational delivery by managing production schedules, coordinating manufacturing requirements, and driving effective planning processes.

The successful candidates will play a key role in ensuring production demands are accurately planned, resources are aligned, and delivery targets are achieved while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the Master Production Schedule and supplementary schedules, ensuring forecast dates remain accurate.
• Develop detailed manufacturing plans in response to operational requirements, considering time, cost, and quality.
• Maintain accurate production information within local MRP systems.
• Support production control activities using lean planning techniques, including visual management, Kanban, and Push/Pull processes.
• Identify and resolve production delays, constraints, and barriers to delivery.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams, supply chain, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to ensure balanced and achievable production plans.
• Support production cost and schedule estimates.
• Monitor and report on key performance indicators and production performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence activities.
• Build strong working relationships across engineering, manufacturing, and delivery teams.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
• Background in engineering, manufacturing, materials, or related production disciplines.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing routes, machining processes, and shop-floor operations.
• Experience managing:
• Material availability
• Supplier deliveries
• Purchase orders
• Production schedules
• Supply chain challenges and reforecasting
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to analyse production data, track performance, and provide accurate planning updates.
• Good computer literacy and experience using planning/reporting systems.

Desirable Experience

• Experience using SAP or ERP/MRP systems.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and production control methodologies.
• Experience working within complex or highly regulated engineering environments.

Additional Information

• This position is fully site-based in Burghfield.
• Successful candidates will be required to attend site for induction, kit retrieval, and a medical appointment as part of the onboarding process.
• The role supports a diverse and inclusive working environment, with eligibility for relevant guaranteed interview schemes where applicable.

Apply now to be considered for this long-term Production Planner opportunity.