Production Planner (DV Cleared)

Production Planner (DV Cleared)

Contract Length: Until 31/12/2027

Location: Burghfield - full time on site

Security Clearance: Live and active DV (non-negotiable)

Key Accountabilities

Support the maintenance of the Master Production Schedule/supplementary schedule and ensure forecast dates are accurate.

Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and to be a great team player.

Essential:

• Proven experience in production planning within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
• Engineering background (Precision Engineering/Mechanical or Manufacturing) with a strong understanding of machining processes, manufacturing routes, and shop floor operations.
• Experience managing material availability, supplier deliveries, purchase orders, and production schedules, with the ability to reforecast plans in response to supply chain challenges.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across supply chain, operations, manufacturing teams, suppliers, and customer-facing functions.
• Good computer literacy and planning/reporting skills, with experience tracking production performance, analysing forecasts, and delivering accurate updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Desirable:

• Experience in SAP and ERP systems