About the Opportunity
We are currently recruiting for three experienced Production Planners to join a highly specialised engineering and manufacturing environment based in Burghfield, Berkshire.
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a technically demanding organisation, supporting the planning and coordination of manufacturing, engineering and materials requirements across complex operational programmes.
We are particularly interested in candidates from precision engineering, mechanical engineering, manufacturing and materials planning backgrounds, who can demonstrate strong production scheduling, resource planning and supply chain coordination experience.
We are seeking one Production Planner with a strong engineering background and two Production Planners with manufacturing or materials planning experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, maintain and update production plans and schedules to ensure manufacturing requirements are delivered on time, within budget and to the required quality standards.
- Support the maintenance of Master Production Schedules (MPS), ensuring accurate forecasting and alignment with operational requirements.
- Maintain accurate information within Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems, ensuring materials, resources and production demands are effectively coordinated.
- Plan manufacturing activities, taking account of machining processes, production routes, material availability and operational capacity.
- Monitor supplier deliveries, purchase orders and material availability, proactively adjusting production schedules to minimise disruption.
- Work closely with engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and operational teams to resolve scheduling conflicts and production challenges.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing and Production Control techniques, including Kanban, visual management and Push/Pull planning.
- Attend production and visual management meetings, tracking progress and ensuring actions are completed.
- Support the preparation and maintenance of production cost estimates, schedules and associated planning documentation.
- Monitor, analyse and report production performance against key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, optimise resource utilisation and drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain high standards of safety, quality and operational excellence.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Proven experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, materials planning or production control within a manufacturing or precision engineering environment.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production scheduling and operational planning.
- Experience working within mechanical engineering, precision engineering, machining or complex manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrable experience managing material availability, supplier deliveries, purchase orders and production schedules.
- Experience using MRP systems to manage production requirements, monitor stock availability and coordinate manufacturing activities.
- Ability to reforecast production schedules and manage changing priorities in response to supply chain or operational challenges.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience working across engineering, manufacturing, procurement and supply chain teams.
- Good analytical, reporting and IT skills, including the ability to monitor production performance and provide accurate planning updates.
- Proactive problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset.
Desirable Experience
- Experience using SAP or other ERP/MRP systems.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles, Kanban, visual management and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience within highly regulated, complex engineering or precision manufacturing environments.
- Understanding of manufacturing routes, machining operations and shop floor production processes.
- Experience supporting production cost estimates and capacity planning.
Why Apply?
This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to complex, technically challenging engineering and manufacturing programmes within a structured and quality-focused environment.
With a contract running until December 2027, successful candidates will benefit from a substantial assignment, working alongside experienced engineering, manufacturing and operational professionals.
Important
This position requires full-time attendance at the Berkshire site, five days per week. Applicants must be able to commit to this working arrangement.