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Production Planner

Job Posted: 22 days ago

Salary: £ 31.79 - 31.79 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Burghfield, West Berkshire

Expire in: 6 days

Job Description

Production Planner
Location: Burghfield | Full-time on-site
Contract: Until 31 December 2027
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Security Clearance: Active DV 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.
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