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